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HV56 VJZ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

19,277 mi
Last recorded19,277 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 VJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 19,277 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2025 19,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2024 18,902 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

general corrosion to vehicle structure and components

weep at power steering

Fail 28 Sep 2024 18,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

general corrosion to vehicle structure and components

weep at power steering

Pass 28 Sep 2023 18,504 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smeary

slight oil stains around power steering reservoir

slight play in nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Fail 28 Sep 2023 18,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked on tread exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smeary

slight oil stains around power steering reservoir

slight play in nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Pass 30 Sep 2022 18,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

oil stains around power steering reservoir

play in nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Pass 6 Oct 2021 17,713 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

oil stains around power steering reservoir

slight play nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Fail 24 Sep 2021 17,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

oil stains around power steering reservoir

slight play nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Pass 18 Sep 2020 17,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

oil stains around power steering reservoir

slight play nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Fail 17 Sep 2020 17,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple cuts exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

oil stains around power steering reservoir

slight play nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Pass 25 Sep 2019 16,938 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

slight oil stains around power steering pipes to reservoir

slight play in nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Pass 20 Sep 2018 16,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 15,972 miles

oil stains around power steering pipes to reservoir

slight play in nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Fail 26 Sep 2017 15,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil stains around power steering pipes to reservoir

slight play in nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,092 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit and worn on outer edge(strong advise)

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily perished on tread and sidewalls(strong advise)

power steering fluid level on minimum and stains around pipes to reservoir

slight play in nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,398 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread and worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre heavily perished on tread and sidewalls

power steering fluid level slightly low

very slight play in nearside rear suspension leg top mount

Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,629 miles

O/s n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Sep 2014 13,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,859 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 8,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 7,232 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 5,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2009 5,845 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HV56 VJZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HV56 VJZ, 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 HV56 VJZ registered?

HV56 VJZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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