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HK55 ZSW

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,403 mi
Last recorded83,403 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 ZSW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis and floor corrosion

inner and outer sill corrosion

o/s/r axle mounting corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,773 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,399 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 68,399 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,548 miles

Driver's seat tilt handle missing but still operable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat tilt handle missing but still operable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 62,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust syetem and hangers showing rust and deterioration

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,582 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust syetem and hangers showing rust and deterioration

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,862 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 59,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,558 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 57,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,619 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,543 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 41,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,681 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,728 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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HK55 ZSW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK55 ZSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HK55 ZSW registered?

HK55 ZSW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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