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HG56 OSF

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,455 mi
Last recorded37,455 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 OSF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 37,455 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished. 165/65/13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 37,139 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 36,793 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 36,791 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail twisted (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 36,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 36,300 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 35,451 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 35,451 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,388 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 34,382 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,973 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,574 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 30,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,735 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 25,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,788 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,835 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 19,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 18,004 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 16,697 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 14,096 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 11,293 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 8,253 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 OSF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSF, 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 HG56 OSF registered?

HG56 OSF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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