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HG56 SOC

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,014 mi
Last recorded58,014 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 SOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 58,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 58,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 56,833 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 56,833 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant loss and overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2024 55,845 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 55,845 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 52,459 miles

slight lift o/s/f strut top mount

Fail 8 Jun 2023 52,459 miles

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

slight lift o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 6 Jun 2022 50,713 miles

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

slight corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,293 miles

slight lift both rear strut top mounts

Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,444 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 46,444 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 45,015 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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))

Pass 9 May 2018 43,842 miles

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,067 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 43,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,090 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 39,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 5 May 2015 35,494 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 35,494 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,086 miles

Front brake discs worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 31,086 miles

Front brake discs worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 26,867 miles

BOTH rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2012 23,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,276 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 11,589 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 10,262 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 10,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 SOC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

HG56 SOC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is HG56 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 SOC shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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