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HY56 YZU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,085 mi
Last recorded80,085 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 YZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2019 80,085 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch(rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre 2,5mm

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis rusty under car

coolant level low

engine oil slightly leak

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,412 miles

Chips in wind screen

Item removed from screen prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2017 73,400 miles

Chips in wind screen

Front pads getting low?

Slight displacement both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2016 69,397 miles

Slight dis-placement NSF lower susp arm rear bush

Stone chip in Zone A

Fail 9 Sep 2016 69,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight dis-placement NSF lower susp arm rear bush

Stone chip in Zone A

Pass 4 Sep 2015 57,570 miles

both front suspension lower arm bushes (rear) slight cracked

both rear axle bushes slight cracked

front screen slight crack outer swept area

front wipers poor

Fail 4 Sep 2015 57,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension lower arm bushes (rear) slight cracked

both rear axle bushes slight cracked

front screen slight crack outer swept area

front wipers poor

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,694 miles

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly displaced

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

rear beam bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,563 miles

Both front anti roll bar D bushes have play in.

Front wiper blades split.

Large stone chips outside prescribed areas.

Offside rear tyre weathered.

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,792 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 21,423 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 21,423 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,866 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 YZU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

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

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