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HV56 PKJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,935 mi
Last recorded87,935 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 PKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 87,935 miles

Central Front Headlamp switch faulty Main beam / dip switch faulty. Will not cancel main beam effectively. (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S discs have some corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rusthole below fuel filler more than 300mm from a bodymount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension top mount untested due to broken coil spring.

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to inner sill. No perforation. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,007 miles

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

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

battery warning lamp on dash

Fail 24 Aug 2015 78,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pump leaking ABS (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

battery warning lamp on dash

Fail 6 Aug 2015 78,979 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery light is on

battery retaining strap broken

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,207 miles

Battery warning light on.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 74,207 miles

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

Battery warning light on.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,450 miles

Battery warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Aug 2012 69,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery warning light on indicating a fault.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Aug 2011 65,636 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,636 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,125 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,563 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/f & n/s/r road wheels buckled

n/s/f headlamp starting to condensate

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 PKJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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