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CP56 GCK

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,346 mi
Last recorded56,346 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 56,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,414 miles

Front bumper(wing trims) held on with duct tape

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 53,364 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users thermostat housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,630 miles

Nearside Front taped up trim round wing

Offside Front taped up trim round wing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet pull handle missing

Fail 17 Jan 2018 50,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush damage to top hat/bearing housing (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure shocker bearing/housing broken (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front taped up trim round wing

Offside Front taped up trim round wing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet pull handle missing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,959 miles

Bonnet handle missing but cable there to pull bonnet

Nearside Front wing moulding loose round wheel arch

Offside Front wing moulding loose round wheel arch

Fail 18 Jan 2017 48,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top hat (2.7.4)

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

Bonnet handle missing but cable there to pull bonnet

Nearside Front wing moulding loose round wheel arch

Offside Front wing moulding loose round wheel arch

Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,528 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 44,654 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres are perishing,close to exposing cord/ply

coolant reservoir topped up prior to testing

offside rear tyre has a small cut,close to exposing cord/ply

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,841 miles

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

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2012 27,703 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 27,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,347 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 20,756 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,472 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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CP56 GCK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP56 GCK, 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 CP56 GCK registered?

CP56 GCK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is CP56 GCK safe to buy?

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