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HN56 TBU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,416 mi
Last recorded69,416 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 TBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,416 miles

heat shield fitted covering brake pipes.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 69,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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)

heat shield fitted covering brake pipes.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,648 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 62,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,530 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 55,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,009 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 48,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 21 Oct 2013 41,913 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,048 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,738 miles

Coolant level below minimum requirement

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

Pass 16 Oct 2010 23,302 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,338 miles

Offside rear outer tyre perished on outer edge

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 TBU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

HN56 TBU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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