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HV56 ZLN

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,103 mi
Last recorded95,103 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ZLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2021 95,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 90,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp switch slightly faulty

Fail 3 Jun 2019 59,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp switch slightly faulty

Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,668 miles

both outer sills poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,511 miles

Body damage nearside rear

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to the outer cill

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 50,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Body damage nearside rear

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to the outer cill

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,716 miles

Exhaust system has slight corosion

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 45,714 miles

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

Exhaust system has slight corosion

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,869 miles

Offside and nearside front tyre slight wear on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2015 42,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside and nearside front tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,961 miles

front nearside worn on edges.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,152 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,055 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,112 miles

Slight perishing to offside and nearside front and rear tyre treads and side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,350 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s rear seats has child seats fitted.

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 ZLN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

HV56 ZLN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is HV56 ZLN safe to buy?

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