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HV56 VHK

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,183 mi
Last recorded31,183 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 31,183 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear fixings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 31,182 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear fixings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,427 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reversing light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,339 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rear mountings areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 29,339 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rear mountings areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 28,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 28,855 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,841 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,835 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,848 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,761 miles

R.H.seat tilt knob missing

rear No. plate damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2014 24,761 miles

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

R.H.seat tilt knob missing

rear No. plate damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,193 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 23,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,796 miles

oil leaking from switch front of gearbox

wipers smear

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,277 miles

Both front tyres perished

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2010 18,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside inner cv gaitor split & leaking

nearside rear tyre low inner edge,perished inner wall.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,306 miles

nearside inner cv gaitor split & leaking

nearside rear tyre low inner edge,perished inner wall.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,715 miles

front tyres starting to wear low edges

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 VHK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

HV56 VHK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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