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MJ56 HHY

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,769 mi
Last recorded67,769 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 HHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,769 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 67,769 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 64,321 miles

fresh underseal

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,230 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 59,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 Rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,201 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 24 Sep 2015 48,201 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,874 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 42,874 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,015 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,146 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,965 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 24,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,072 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 17,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,467 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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MJ56 HHY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ56 HHY, 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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MJ56 HHY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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