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HY56 XXE

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,830 mi
Last recorded62,830 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 XXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 62,830 miles

corrosion to floors, sills and chassis

exhaust mount corroded off

n/s/r Tyre cracking

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 57,322 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 57,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 May 2016 53,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on inner side wall (cut)

Nearside Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Offside Front Tyre damaged on inner side wall (cut)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2016 53,503 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on inner side wall (cut)

Nearside Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Offside Front Tyre damaged on inner side wall (cut)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 50,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 47,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade starting to smear water on windscreen

Pass 16 May 2014 47,673 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade starting to smear water on windscreen

Pass 8 May 2013 43,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2013 43,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 40,021 miles

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 15 May 2012 40,018 miles

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

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 19 May 2011 35,889 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre inner sidewalls split but not to cords

front tyre treads 2mm

Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,771 miles

note osf brake starting to bind

Fail 16 Nov 2009 22,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

note osf brake starting to bind

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 XXE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc 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 HY56 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

HY56 XXE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2006.

Is HY56 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 XXE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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