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HV56 NPX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,986 mi
Last recorded74,986 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 NPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 74,986 miles

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

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear axle bush has very slight play

underside corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 67,444 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 59,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 51,034 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre deep cut in tred

n/s/r tyre deteriorated, cracks

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 42,673 miles

n/s/r tyre, sidewall deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2014 42,673 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

coolant low

n/s/r tyre, sidewall deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2013 34,611 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded.

nearside rear tyre perishing around tread and walls. 165/65/13

Fail 27 Apr 2013 34,611 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded.

nearside rear tyre perishing around tread and walls. 165/65/13

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 26,848 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 21,206 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Fail 13 May 2011 21,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,555 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

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 NPX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NPX, 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 NPX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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