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HN56 NEF

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,110 mi
Last recorded62,110 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 NEF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 62,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected abs unit leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

leather cover on steering wheel loose

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,202 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Nearside Front top mount has play

slight under body corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2019 44,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Nearside Front top mount has play

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2018 43,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front top mount has play

slight under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2018 43,625 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front top mount has play

slight under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 5 Jan 2017 41,947 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,714 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,181 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,030 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 36,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,529 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres close to limit on edges

n/s/r wheel trim missing

rear suspension top mountings worn

Fail 14 Oct 2013 34,529 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres close to limit on edges

n/s/r wheel trim missing

rear suspension top mountings worn

Fail 15 Oct 2012 27,972 miles

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

n/s/f wheel damaged and trim missing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,972 miles

n/s/f wheel damaged and trim missing

Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,811 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 22,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,641 miles

nearside front roadwheel damaged

nearside headlamp condensated

Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,510 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner & outer edges 3mm

front brake discs wearing low replace asap

front brakes on 25% imbalance which is the max limit

Fail 5 Oct 2009 15,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner & outer edges 3mm

front brake discs wearing low replace asap

front brakes on 25% imbalance which is the max limit

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 NEF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NEF, 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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HN56 NEF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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