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HN56 SZU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,335 mi
Last recorded74,335 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2023 74,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2022 73,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,750 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2021 72,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2019 72,428 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2018 69,497 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

slight oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,503 miles

n/s head light deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 60,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s head light deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,503 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,792 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 40,423 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 40,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 32,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,438 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,595 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,179 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 SZU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

HN56 SZU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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