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HN56 WXU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,346 mi
Last recorded82,346 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 WXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2017 82,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,492 miles

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

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2016 69,492 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 61,961 miles

front brake discs worn

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2015 61,951 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,585 miles

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2014 56,585 miles

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

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

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2013 54,906 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 44,429 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 44,429 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,769 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,989 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 29,989 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,811 miles

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)

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 WXU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

HN56 WXU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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