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HD55 EKW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

7,208 mi
Last recorded7,208 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 EKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 7,208 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 7,131 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 7,130 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 6,850 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 6,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 6,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension mounting holed - inner wing, at bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mount area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails though engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front underfloor chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of offside rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 5,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 5,928 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 5,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 5,810 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 5,774 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 5,599 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 5,496 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 5,371 miles

Both rear tyres perished due to age

Pass 30 Jan 2015 5,228 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 5,032 miles

nearside front tyre perished & splitting

nearside rear tyre perished & splitting

offside front tyre perished & splitting

offside rear tyre perished & splitting

Pass 17 Jan 2013 4,921 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 4,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 4,389 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 2,456 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 2,212 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 2,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HD55 EKW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HD55 EKW, 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 HD55 EKW registered?

HD55 EKW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is HD55 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD55 EKW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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