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HY56 XZC

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,311 mi
Last recorded101,311 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 XZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 101,311 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front corroded inner upper arches Both sides

Offside Front driver seat no access to rear passenger seat does

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant low

general corrosion front to back

sign of coolant leak

Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated and beam image poor

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 20 Jan 2025 94,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated and beam image poor

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washer poor

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,619 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 85,619 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 79,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 78,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,565 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 72,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel, behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 59,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 51,885 miles

gear lever knob loose

various tyres wearing on edges/perishing

Fail 3 Jan 2019 51,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

gear lever knob loose

various tyres wearing on edges/perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,457 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 44,457 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 44,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,409 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,350 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,099 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,672 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 10,772 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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HY56 XZC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HY56 XZC, 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 HY56 XZC registered?

HY56 XZC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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