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HK56 KVM

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,247 mi
Last recorded61,247 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 KVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 61,247 miles

coolant low

parts of front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 61,247 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant low

parts of front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,193 miles

Both front suspension lower arm bushes poor condition

Various underside corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2019 61,193 miles

Both front suspension lower arm bushes poor condition

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,891 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 60,891 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,821 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,651 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,257 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 49,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,673 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

coolant level low

nearside front tyre perished and wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Dec 2012 38,198 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 32,919 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,919 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,278 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 29,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 25,949 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,949 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 KVM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HK56 KVM, 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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HK56 KVM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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