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HN56 TJU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,259 mi
Last recorded73,259 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 TJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 165/65/13 starting to wear on outer edge

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

some under body surface corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 5 Oct 2016 73,255 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre 165/65/13 starting to wear on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

some under body surface corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,428 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 67,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,435 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,614 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish & crack 165/65/13

slight oil leak from steering rack

some wear in front brake discs

Fail 23 Oct 2013 56,614 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish & crack 165/65/13

slight oil leak from steering rack

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,214 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish & crack 165/65/13

Fail 24 Oct 2012 49,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish & crack 165/65/13

Fail 25 Oct 2011 43,448 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,448 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,708 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 34,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,597 miles

small surface cut on n/s front tyre wall 165/65/13

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 TJU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TJU, 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 TJU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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