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HN56 SZR

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,960 mi
Last recorded91,960 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 SZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,960 miles

Central Rear mirror missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion o/s and n/s rear inner sill areas

slight corrosion o/s and n/s front floor areas

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,503 miles

Nearside Front floor area corroded

Offside Front floor area corroded

Rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2017 89,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front floor area corroded

Offside Front floor area corroded

Rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,343 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

body damage

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2016 82,337 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

body damage

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,184 miles

body damage

small chips on windscreen

Fail 15 Dec 2014 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

body damage

n/s wiper split

small chips on windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2013 68,482 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body damage

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 58,325 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,111 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,674 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 SZR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

HN56 SZR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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