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HG56 EXT

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,163 mi
Last recorded32,163 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 EXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 32,163 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 32,163 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 28,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 24,586 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 22,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 20,379 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 20,257 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor behind jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to floor joint corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to floor joint corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area & floor around mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on chassis/floor area

Fail 13 Nov 2020 20,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & floor area by rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion on chassis/floor area

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor behind jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to floor joint corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to floor joint corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area & floor around mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 19,759 miles

light corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 12 Nov 2018 18,565 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 17,436 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 16,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle both sides at the rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

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

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play

both front seats have movement in backrests

Pass 12 Nov 2015 14,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 13,850 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 12,274 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 10,541 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 8,862 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 7,578 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 6,021 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 EXT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HG56 EXT, 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

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What year was HG56 EXT registered?

HG56 EXT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is HG56 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 EXT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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