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HY56 YYO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,691 mi
Last recorded87,691 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 YYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,691 miles

front floor pan corroded

outer sills corroded

wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 5 Sep 2018 87,691 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front floor pan corroded

outer sills corroded

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,691 miles

front floor pan corroded

sill corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 77,691 miles

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

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

front floor pan corroded

sill corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,815 miles

corrosion front floor pan

front pads low

front subframe corroded

nsf suspension arm bush split

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,016 miles

chassis corroded

nsf tyre on limits

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,355 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2014 55,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,935 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,751 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 42,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,968 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,939 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 26,939 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,692 miles

n.s.f. wheel buckled.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 18,692 miles

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

n.s.f. wheel buckled.

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 YYO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

HY56 YYO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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