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HV56 ETY

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,210 mi
Last recorded89,210 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ETY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,210 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 89,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,645 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 75,645 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,881 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,628 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,875 miles

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2011 31,875 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,390 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,872 miles

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

unable to see pads and discs clearly

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 ETY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ETY, 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 ETY registered?

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

Is HV56 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 ETY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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