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HN56 ZMY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,494 mi
Last recorded29,494 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 29,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside + Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 29,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 27,855 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 22,841 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 14,694 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 14,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUB FRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEXT TO BRAKE PIPE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 13,871 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 13,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 13,040 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 13,030 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe from steering rack to pump (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 11,900 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 11,897 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both front chassis rails corroded

both rear top mounts slight lift

Pass 1 Dec 2014 11,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 11,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 10,094 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 9,316 miles

slight misting of oil around power steering pump

Pass 16 Nov 2011 8,728 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 8,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both nearside tyres badly perished

Pass 29 Nov 2010 7,966 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 7,016 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 ZMY 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 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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