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J257 HRH

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,239 mi
Last recorded62,239 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 HRH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2021 62,239 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both extremely low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,939 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,656 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2018 47,623 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,538 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,283 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,905 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 33,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,367 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,263 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,244 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 15,244 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J257 HRH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J257 HRH, 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 J257 HRH registered?

J257 HRH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is J257 HRH safe to buy?

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