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MT56 HFF

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,979 mi
Last recorded121,979 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 HFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 121,979 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,400 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 111,318 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 105,518 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 105,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management warnng light on

Pass 10 Jan 2015 100,771 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 100,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,378 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 84,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,751 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 63,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 20 Nov 2010 44,058 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 27,683 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 HFF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT56 HFF, 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 MT56 HFF registered?

MT56 HFF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is MT56 HFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT56 HFF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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