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MV55 HXP

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,200 mi
Last recorded73,200 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 HXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 73,195 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,794 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 69,794 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Jul 2015 66,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,582 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inners edges

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,144 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,592 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 49,579 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 43,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,496 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 35,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,021 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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MV55 HXP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc 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 MV55 HXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV55 HXP registered?

MV55 HXP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is MV55 HXP safe to buy?

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