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HV56 XOU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,187 mi
Last recorded82,187 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,594 miles

Boot difficult to open.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Reversing lamp not working.

Various areas of underside starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 81,594 miles

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

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

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

Boot difficult to open.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Nearside front suspension wishbone rear bush perishing.

Reversing lamp not working.

Various areas of underside starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,526 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear axle beam bushes perishing.

Various areas of underside starting to corrode.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 75,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear axle beam bushes perishing.

Various areas of underside starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,242 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,951 miles

slight play at steering wheel.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,172 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 54,172 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,071 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 33,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front pads wearing low

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 XOU 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 61.5%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU registered?

HV56 XOU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is HV56 XOU safe to buy?

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