MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front exhaust heat shield lose but not likely to fall from vehicle
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged was rubbing on inside of tyre wall, adjusted bracket accordingly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front exhaust heat shield lose but not likely to fall from vehicle
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up bottle (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted removed from rubber carrier and replace the correct way up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged was rubbing on inside of tyre wall, adjusted bracket accordingly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front floor pans to sills within 30cm of a prescribed area slight corrosion
corrosion n/s inner/outer rear sill
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front floor pans to sills within 30cm of a prescribed area slight corrosion
corrosion n/s inner/outer rear sill
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill-floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill-floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear mounting (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear mounting (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mounting (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front mountring (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split and twisted (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear mounting (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear mounting (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front rear subframe mounting corroded
Offside Front rear subframe mounting corroded
Offside steering rack Gaiter twisted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HV56 MZU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 MZU, 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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HV56 MZU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2006.
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