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HY56 XVL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,245 mi
Last recorded33,245 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 XVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 33,245 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF side sill and both rear subframe mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 33,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF side sill and both rear subframe mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 32,802 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front floor corroded

offside and nearside inner sill slightly corrided

offside and nearside outer sill rear slightly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2022 32,802 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside front floor corroded

offside and nearside inner sill slightly corrided

offside and nearside outer sill rear slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 30,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 28,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 26,654 miles

surface corrosion on parts of the floor and some suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2018 24,665 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

offside and nearside front and rear floor got surface corrision

Fail 11 Aug 2018 24,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

offside and nearside front and rear floor got surface corrision

Pass 26 Aug 2017 32,778 miles

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

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside front and rear floor got surface corrision

Fail 26 Aug 2017 24,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside front and rear floor got surface corrision

Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,173 miles

offside and nearside front floor got surface corrision

Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,066 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,850 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,390 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 20,390 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,179 miles

Large amount of cracking on all 4 tyre sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,678 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,150 miles

osf/nsr/osr tyres slightly perished

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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HY56 XVL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY56 XVL, 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 HY56 XVL registered?

HY56 XVL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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