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EO56 HWC

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,860 mi
Last recorded74,860 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 HWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2025 74,860 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,394 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 66,648 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 62,376 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,597 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 57,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner face cracked and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 BADLY CRACKING AND SIDEWALLS HAVE DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,379 miles

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode next to sub frame

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,165 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,922 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,098 miles

rear tyres cracking on tread +front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,591 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,845 miles

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

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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EO56 HWC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EO56 HWC, 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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EO56 HWC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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