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KJ56 HDY

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,970 mi
Last recorded43,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 HDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 43,970 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 43,964 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 38,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 35,111 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor joint slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor joint slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has some wear or free play

Fail 13 Jan 2024 35,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor joint slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor joint slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has some wear or free play

Pass 17 Dec 2022 33,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge & cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 30,291 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 28,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 24,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 23,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 23,470 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 23,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,153 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 22,427 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,786 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,568 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 19,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,317 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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KJ56 HDY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KJ56 HDY, 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 KJ56 HDY registered?

KJ56 HDY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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