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CP56 GCV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 81,948 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

OSR wing has been repaired around fuel cap, no corrosion evident at time of test.

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 78,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 55,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil filter leaking

Pass 2 May 2012 44,884 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 44,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,172 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,027 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 18,027 miles

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

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

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 GCV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP56 GCV registered?

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

Is CP56 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP56 GCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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