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HV56 EPN

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,605 mi
Last recorded61,605 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 EPN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,605 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 61,604 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & minor cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 47,696 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 36,481 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 32,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 28,544 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 18,320 miles

MINOR DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY TO RACK INNER JOINT OFFSIDE

Fail 8 Sep 2017 18,320 miles

MINOR DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

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

SIGNS OF SLIGHT PLAY TO RACK INNER JOINT OFFSIDE

Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 11,355 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 10,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 8,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 7,609 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 6,328 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 4,528 miles

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,528 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 EPN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HV56 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

HV56 EPN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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