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HK56 KWM

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,275 mi
Last recorded41,275 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 KWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 41,275 miles

Front Upper suspension top mounts slight play / lift

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 41,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper suspension top mounts slight play / lift

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 40,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 40,140 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 40,131 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor underbody holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor underbody holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily perished in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 38,670 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe rear mounting points slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 38,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe rear mounting points slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / bald on outer edge / perished in main trad (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres very perished in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge / perished in main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge / perished in main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 37,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge / perished in main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge / perished in main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 35,077 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension mount play

Offside Front inner wheel arch. heavy corrosion.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 33,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wiper poor

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 31,580 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 29,507 miles

Front tyre treads worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Fail 14 Dec 2017 29,507 miles

Front tyre treads worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,353 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,476 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm / perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,518 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr tyre perished

rear exhaust tail box hanger corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 20,961 miles

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,650 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 15,150 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 12,617 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 1 Dec 2009 9,016 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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HK56 KWM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HK56 KWM, 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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HK56 KWM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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