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HN56 TKA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

99,806 mi
Last recorded99,806 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 TKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 99,806 miles

Central Upper high vis brake light not working but unable to confirm connection so benefit given to presenter

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement appears close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion near fuel cap area has corroded through outer skin of bodywork but unable to confirm inner strength visually (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished & slightly out of shape DOT code 4609 so tyre 7 years old

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth on shoulder of tread

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

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 0213 so tyre nearly 4 years old

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engien covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Nov 2016 99,609 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Upper high vis brake light not working but unable to confirm connection so benefit given to presenter

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement appears close to limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion near fuel cap area has corroded through outer skin of bodywork but unable to confirm inner strength visually (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished & slightly out of shape DOT code 4609 so tyre 7 years old

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth on shoulder of tread

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

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code 0213 so tyre nearly 4 years old

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engien covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 92,159 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Oct 2015 92,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,533 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 71,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing slightly

small flats on n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims

Fail 1 Nov 2012 55,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing slightly

small flats on n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,216 miles

Front brake discs worn (rec renewal)

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,968 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

minor chips on front windscreen

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

Fail 26 Oct 2010 36,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

minor chips on front windscreen

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,465 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 TKA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue 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 TKA, 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 TKA registered?

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

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