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MT56 HDZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,469 mi
Last recorded117,469 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 HDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 117,469 miles

general underbody corrosion

oil leak slight

x2 front lower arm bushes perished

Fail 2 Dec 2019 117,469 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n/s/f o/s/f sills inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion

oil leak slight

x2 front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 29 Nov 2018 113,562 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 113,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 108,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 108,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 104,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,982 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 100,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 97,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,608 miles

slight leak from gearbox

Fail 12 Dec 2013 87,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 5 Dec 2012 76,793 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 76,793 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,501 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 46,377 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wiper splil

Pass 15 Dec 2010 46,377 miles

wiper splil

Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,402 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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MT56 HDZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MT56 HDZ, 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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MT56 HDZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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