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FD56 HGJ

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,597 mi
Last recorded37,597 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 37,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch liner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear silencer corroded at seam

vehicle covered in underseal on underside

Pass 9 May 2024 36,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights opaque

Pass 25 May 2023 35,121 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame rear mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight very slightly opaque

Pass 26 May 2022 33,935 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side of front sub frame starting to corrode near mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,142 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,650 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,708 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area slight bubbling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 26,536 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,040 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear facing bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 22,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,253 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 18,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 12,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2013 12,787 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Aug 2012 7,414 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,414 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 3,395 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber 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)

offside rear tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,108 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 34,107 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,922 miles

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

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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FD56 HGJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple 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 FD56 HGJ, 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 FD56 HGJ registered?

FD56 HGJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is FD56 HGJ safe to buy?

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