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HW56 FNM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,201 mi
Last recorded87,201 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FNM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 87,201 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 87,195 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 83,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 80,949 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle, surface corrosion in various places,, including front floor pans, rear inner sill panels, rear boot floor, n/s/r body member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

top of fuel tank, slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 78,300 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle, surface corrosion in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre, outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil level below MIN, recommend check

o/s and n/s front door window mechs,, u/s

top of fuel tank corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2023 78,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle, surface corrosion in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre, outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil level below MIN, recommend check

o/s and n/s front door window mechs,, u/s

top of fuel tank corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 75,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle, subframe bushes,, o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front door window mechs, u/s

top of fuel tank corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 75,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 1.9mm,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle, subframe bushes,, o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front door window mechs, u/s

top of fuel tank corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 71,764 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor, slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

top part of fuel tank corroded

Fail 4 May 2021 71,764 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor, slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine oil level, below MIN

top part of fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/body member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, 8 years old,,, worn slightly uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear boot floor, slight corrosion

top of fuel tank, slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/body member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread, perished and cracking,,, 2.7mm 7 years old,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear boot floor

Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear tyres, tread slightly perished

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2018 62,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split on end,, recommend replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear tyres, tread slightly perished

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 47,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,576 miles

nearside rear tyre, slightly perished and cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2014 42,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre, slightly perished and cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,886 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,863 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 21,863 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,436 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 15,436 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HW56 FNM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver 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 HW56 FNM, 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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HW56 FNM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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