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HV56 MZU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,858 mi
Last recorded82,858 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 MZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,858 miles

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 82,858 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,255 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 76,249 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,859 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 73,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,361 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 71,360 miles

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))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 69,962 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 68,393 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 68,390 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 67,084 miles

Nearside Front rear subframe mounting corroded

Offside Front rear subframe mounting corroded

Offside steering rack Gaiter twisted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,632 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 65,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,758 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,136 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,012 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,899 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,723 miles

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?

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 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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What year was HV56 MZU registered?

HV56 MZU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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