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HK56 CWU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,632 mi
Last recorded53,632 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 CWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 53,632 miles

Rear registration plate damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2017 53,625 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear section starting to blow (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 46,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,557 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

minor crack o/s/r lamp lens

o/s/f tyre low on edge

o/s/r seat base in secure

Fail 24 Nov 2012 37,280 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn

minor crack o/s/r lamp lens

noise heard from inside n/s/r brake drum

o/s/f tyre low on edge

o/s/r seat base in secure

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing outer edges

slight scuffing nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,842 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 24,842 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 18,505 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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HK56 CWU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK56 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK56 CWU?

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What year was HK56 CWU registered?

HK56 CWU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is HK56 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 CWU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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