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HV56 ZWF

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,435 mi
Last recorded73,435 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ZWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2025 73,435 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,401 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 68,401 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both, PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 64,926 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 64,926 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 62,652 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,208 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,791 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 40,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 38,614 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in both rear upper top shock mounts

Pass 4 May 2018 36,245 miles

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

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

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

battery light on

Fail 4 May 2018 36,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery light on

Pass 6 May 2017 30,488 miles

Both front tyres seem to be wearing more on inner edges of tread

Front exhaust heatshield above offside driveshaft has loose fixings/partially insecure

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 30,488 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres seem to be wearing more on inner edges of tread

Front exhaust heatshield above offside driveshaft has loose fixings/partially insecure

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,097 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 29 May 2015 19,083 miles

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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front Tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front Tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,647 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 13,723 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,488 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 11,488 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 10,251 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 7,727 miles

front offside tyre worn on inner edge.

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged.

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 ZWF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

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

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