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HV56 EPD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,115 mi
Last recorded106,115 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 EPD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,115 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 103,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

bonnet catch very stiff but functions

Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,201 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 96,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,338 miles

ADVISE, brake fluid level at minimum.

ADVISE, nearside front wheel bearing becoming noisey.

ADVISE, offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, also perishing.

Fail 1 Dec 2012 84,095 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

ADVISE, brake fluid level at minimum.

ADVISE, nearside front wheel bearing becoming noisey.

ADVISE, offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, also perishing.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,644 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 60,973 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,973 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,964 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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HV56 EPD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV56 EPD, 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 HV56 EPD registered?

HV56 EPD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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