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HY56 XWF

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,809 mi
Last recorded108,809 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 XWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 108,809 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,212 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear exhaust mount detached

Fail 1 Sep 2016 104,001 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 4 Sep 2015 93,533 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,661 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 84,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant low

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,374 miles

Both front Brake flexi hoses being chafed by wheel rims

Underside of Vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 28 Aug 2013 73,374 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front Brake flexi hoses being chafed by wheel rims

Offside rear tyre has a Nail in tread and is deflated

Underside of Vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,573 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

bonnet catch sticky

coolant low

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,453 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge of tread (Check Tracking)

Both wipers in poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge of tread, overall tread depth 4mm

Slight wear and corrosion both front Brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,695 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,488 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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HY56 XWF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HY56 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

HY56 XWF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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