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EA56 HVY

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,878 mi
Last recorded35,878 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 HVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 35,878 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 35,878 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 34,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,177 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 34,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 33,289 miles

Both Rear Axle Bushes Have Slight Play

Nearside Front Top Mount Slight Play

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible Rocker Cover Gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 32,485 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded near lower arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 32,485 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Door sill is corroded & holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded near lower arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 30,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 30,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 28,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play /wear in top suspension mount

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 24,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,644 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 17,620 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 15,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 13,693 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 11,610 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 9,782 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 7,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 5,124 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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EA56 HVY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EA56 HVY, 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 EA56 HVY registered?

EA56 HVY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is EA56 HVY safe to buy?

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