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KJ56 HWF

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

52,111 mi
Last recorded52,111 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 HWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,111 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 52,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 51,113 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,254 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 48,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,812 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 45,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,906 miles

offside front tyre side wall cut

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,748 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 4 Sep 2012 40,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,132 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,638 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2011 37,638 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,111 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 28,111 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 19,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,431 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

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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KJ56 HWF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KJ56 HWF, 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 KJ56 HWF registered?

KJ56 HWF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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