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HN56 HVL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,034 mi
Last recorded70,034 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 HVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,034 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,934 miles

Heavy corrosion offside and nearside front floor

Offside rear sidelight dim

Fail 22 Nov 2017 66,934 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heavy corrosion offside and nearside front floor

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper, temp.repaired. (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear sidelight dim

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,625 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 56,625 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on inside edge

both rear tyres 10 years old

Fail 9 Jul 2016 55,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on inside edge

both rear tyres 10 years old

Pass 11 Jul 2015 46,142 miles

front wipers smeary

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight play in nearside rear mount

Fail 11 Jul 2015 46,142 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers smeary

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight play in nearside rear mount

Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,613 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 40,613 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,859 miles

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,271 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,760 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,487 miles

Nearside 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)

Pads low - Disc's worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,903 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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HN56 HVL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HN56 HVL, 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 HN56 HVL registered?

HN56 HVL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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