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MT56 HXO

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,602 mi
Last recorded116,602 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 HXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 116,602 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 116,591 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 109,943 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside, front sub frame, rear mountings jacking point floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind the end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor under side, behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 102,638 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame, rear mountings. jacking point floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge, has slight deterioration

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion boot floor under side, behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,171 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,584 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 76,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,574 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 70,574 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 63,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 32,466 miles

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

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

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 HXO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT56 HXO, 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 HXO registered?

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

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