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HV56 PUA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,868 mi
Last recorded89,868 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,868 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber breaking up

Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber breaking up

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,954 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread and heavily worn on inner and outer edges

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread

offside rear suspension coil spring corroded

slight play in front antiroll bar d bushes

slight play in rear suspension leg top mounts

Fail 14 Feb 2014 80,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

both front tyres on 3mm tread and heavily worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread

offside rear suspension coil spring corroded

slight play in front antiroll bar d bushes

slight play in rear suspension leg top mounts

Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,331 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 73,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 70,865 miles

Coolant leak

Engine Oil, Coolant(Topped Up) & Brake Fluid Levels Low.

Exhaust Corroded.

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner CV Gaiter Seeping Grease.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Oil leak

Rear Number Plate Fractured.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,865 miles

Coolant leak

Engine Oil, Coolant(Topped Up) & Brake Fluid Levels Low.

Exhaust Corroded.

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner CV Gaiter Seeping Grease.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Oil leak

Rear Number Plate Fractured.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,797 miles

Engine Oil Overfilled. Coolant Level Low. Power Steering Fluid In Poor Condition.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Discs Worn.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Number Plate Fractured.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,797 miles

Engine Oil Overfilled. Coolant Level Low. Power Steering Fluid In Poor Condition.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Discs Worn.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Number Plate Fractured.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,098 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 48,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PUA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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