CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP56 HTO

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,353 mi
Last recorded61,353 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 HTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 61,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 55,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both bushes excessive play/ wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust and mountings corroded

general underbody/suspension component corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2019 52,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 52,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 51,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear edges 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 51,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear edges 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,166 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,613 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,025 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 40,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,883 miles

2 x child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,873 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 31,873 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight buckle to n/s/f wheel

very slight separation n/s wishbone rear bush

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,951 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 23,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small dent in n/s/f wheel inner rim

Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,568 miles

small dent in n/s/f wheel inner rim

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,004 miles

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

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP56 HTO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FP56 HTO, 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

How do I check the history of FP56 HTO?

You can check the full history of FP56 HTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP56 HTO registered?

FP56 HTO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is FP56 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 HTO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP56 HTO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP56 HTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.