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KW55 HSC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,946 mi
Last recorded75,946 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 HSC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 75,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

corrosion undervehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,736 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 75,736 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 73,554 miles

General corrosion

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2017 73,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

General corrosion

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,023 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear cracks in tread

Fail 2 Jun 2016 66,018 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear cracks in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,395 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 56,395 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 46,393 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,059 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,530 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,466 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 9,127 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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KW55 HSC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KW55 HSC, 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 KW55 HSC registered?

KW55 HSC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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