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HG56 AET

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,910 mi
Last recorded91,910 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 AET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 91,910 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion on offside outer sill within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 91,909 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion in subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion on offside outer sill within 30 cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 87,182 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion near front subframe rear mounts on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion around fuel filler

Fail 3 Mar 2025 87,182 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion near front subframe rear mounts on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 8 Mar 2024 81,607 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion in floor near to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 81,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch at front next to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch at front next to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion in floor near to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,008 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 76,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,255 miles

Offside screen chip

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion around fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 70,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside screen chip

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion around fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 4 Mar 2020 64,127 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 64,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,676 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 47,982 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,617 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 36,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,558 miles

Slight cracking to O/S/R tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,447 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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HG56 AET is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HG56 AET, 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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HG56 AET is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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