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HW56 FVV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,141 mi
Last recorded52,141 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 52,141 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 52,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 44,298 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 34,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Both Edge's & Devoid Of Tread On The Inner, Will Require Replacing Very Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Both Edge's & Devoid Of Tread On The Inner, Will Require Replacing Very Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes In The Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 34,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Both Edge's & Devoid Of Tread On The Inner, Will Require Replacing Very Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn Both Edge's & Devoid Of Tread On The Inner, Will Require Replacing Very Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes In The Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2022 26,964 miles

nsf top mount has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2022 23,017 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 23,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 21,662 miles

Coolant Is Low

Front Outer Both Outer Sill's Have Surface Corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged On The Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn/Devoid Of Tread On The Inner Edge & Will Require Changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Upper Top Suspension Mount/Upper Attachment Has Got Slight Play/Movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush In The Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn/Devoid Of Tread On The Inner Edge & Will Require Changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 20,180 miles

Front Coolant Level Is Below Minimum

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Upper Slight Play/Movement In upper attachment/top suspension mount

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake is Nosy when wheel spun up

Wheel trims/Caps Fitted Covering/Concealing Wheel fixings ie Nuts Or Bolts

Pass 13 Dec 2018 18,599 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 17,156 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 16,292 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 15,418 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 15,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 14,482 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 13,918 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 13,068 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 11,558 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 10,331 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 9,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 9,205 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 FVV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

HW56 FVV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is HW56 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 FVV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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