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HV56 ZVT

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,953 mi
Last recorded73,953 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ZVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 73,953 miles

Emissions unable to be completed missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 63,861 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 63,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,328 miles

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

front chassis surface rust

nearside body damage and surface rust

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2021 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front chassis surface rust

nearside body damage and surface rust

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2020 50,637 miles

damage to n/s/f wing and quarter panel and corrosion to panels

o/s/r tyre wearing inner treads

slight movement n/s/f top strut mount

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 25 Feb 2020 50,637 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s/f wing and quarter panel and corrosion to panels

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight movement n/s/f top strut mount

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 29 Jan 2019 41,595 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 41,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,080 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,989 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 27,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,748 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 26,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,273 miles

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

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2013 26,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,770 miles

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

front tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2011 18,470 miles

both front and drivers side rear tyres perishing.

drivers side rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 29 Oct 2011 18,470 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and drivers side rear tyres perishing.

drivers side rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2010 14,247 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 10,732 miles

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 ZVT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

HV56 ZVT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for HV56 ZVT shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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