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FN56 HZM

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,860 mi
Last recorded81,860 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 HZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,860 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 81,836 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Spare Wheel Carrier Is Corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,627 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 78,313 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 70,716 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,498 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of the nearside outer bodysill structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of the outer bodysill structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Fail 7 Aug 2019 64,407 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn beam axle anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer bodysill structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,590 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2018 61,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer bodysill structure excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside outer bodysill corroding in places but no holes present [BORDERLINE]

rear of the offside outer bodysill corroding in places but no holes present

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside outer bodysills corroding in places but no holes present

rear offside and nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,893 miles

rear offside and nearside tyres perishing and cracking slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,059 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,309 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,593 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,278 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,923 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 25,923 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,870 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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FN56 HZM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN56 HZM, 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 FN56 HZM registered?

FN56 HZM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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