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MK56 HWL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,051 mi
Last recorded59,051 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 HWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,051 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 55,618 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 55,618 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,373 miles

N/S/R shock absorber top has play in mounting.

N/s/f tyre worn below 1.6 mm on outer egde.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,778 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 47,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,131 miles

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

drivers window wiper split

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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MK56 HWL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MK56 HWL, 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 MK56 HWL registered?

MK56 HWL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is MK56 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK56 HWL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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