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HW56 FOC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,163 mi
Last recorded55,163 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 55,163 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 55,163 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front "d" bush's have a large amount of slop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 46,988 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

o/s front floor pan starting to corrode

o/s front tyre perishing and over 10 years old

o/s rear tyre perishing and over 10 years old

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2022 45,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded with in seat/seatbelt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 38,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill /floor holed/corroded with in front seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed/corroded with in rear susp/mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded with in seat/seatbelt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 35,046 miles

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

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

slight damage to offside rear light lens

slight play nearside rear shock top mount

Fail 14 Feb 2019 35,046 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to offside rear light lens

slight play nearside rear shock top mount

Pass 6 Mar 2018 30,574 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance temp/repair (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,502 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,733 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 14,733 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 12,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 9,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 6,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 5,886 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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HW56 FOC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW56 FOC, 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 HW56 FOC registered?

HW56 FOC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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