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CP56 GBZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,828 mi
Last recorded73,828 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall cut but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

front brake pads not in view to assess wear

oil leak

windscreen discoloured and stained inside affecting drivers view

Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,828 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer wall cut but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

front brake pads not in view to assess wear

oil leak

windscreen discoloured and stained inside affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,198 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 65,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,876 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,378 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,843 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fr discs very worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,736 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 23,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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CP56 GBZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CP56 GBZ, 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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CP56 GBZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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