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HW56 HOL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,625 mi
Last recorded57,625 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 HOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,625 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 57,624 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,291 miles

Offside outer sill has corrosion will need attention in future

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,987 miles

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

both rear inner sills / under body areas corroding

both rear tyres slight perishing

centre exhaust deteriorating

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2016 47,987 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sills / under body areas corroding

both rear tyres slight perishing

centre exhaust deteriorating

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,963 miles

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

light rust on under side of car and o/s outer sill.

o/s and n/s suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

slight travel on brake pedal.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 38,310 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 38,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tire size should be 165 60 13 the 195 50 15 is rubbing/touch the body on lock to lock test

Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,597 miles

n/s/f tyer worn on both sides of tread

Fail 21 Jan 2014 33,597 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f tyer worn on both sides of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2012 24,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 24,633 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 20,856 miles

Front tyres very close to fouling on chassis when in lock

Suspect wheel fastenings unsuitable for alloy wheels fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2011 20,856 miles

Front tyres very close to fouling on chassis when in lock

Suspect wheel fastenings unsuitable for alloy wheels fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,806 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,647 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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HW56 HOL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HW56 HOL, 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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HW56 HOL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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