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MT56 HGY

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,265 mi
Last recorded34,265 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 HGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 34,265 miles

front tyres worn/balding on inner edges

o/s mirror glass damaged

rear axle bushes worn-advise to replace

Fail 8 Dec 2020 34,263 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn/balding on inner edges

o/s mirror glass damaged

rear axle bushes worn-advise to replace

Pass 2 Jan 2020 31,435 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front mirror glass damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2020 31,435 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2019 31,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in outer sill by axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel line from fuel filter union towards engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 26,024 miles

rear axle bushes split

Fail 4 Dec 2018 26,022 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake discs worn

rear axle bushes split

Pass 22 Dec 2017 21,647 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2017 21,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,915 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 12,308 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 9,844 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 9,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 8,555 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 7,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 5,866 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 4,525 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 3,349 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 HGY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT56 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

MT56 HGY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 2006.

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