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DE56 GVP

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

99,093 mi
Last recorded99,093 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 GVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,093 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 99,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 96,116 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 96,114 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,035 miles

Corrosion on nearside rear wing around fuel filler.

Front Anti roll bar D bushes worn

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Floor area corroded by subframe

Offside Front Outer body sill corroded.

Offside Headlamp slight water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls perishing.

Offside Rear Under sill corroded.

Offside and Nearside front lower arm rear bushes de bonding/splitting.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,237 miles

Front a.r.b D bushes worn

corrosion evident on n/s/f floorpan by subframe mount and n/s/r wing around fuel filler

engine check light on

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - inner rear bushes debonding/splitting

Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,861 miles

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to n/s/f floor

o/s/f lower arm rear bush debonded from center pin

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2017 72,861 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to n/s/f floor

o/s/f lower arm rear bush debonded from center pin

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,074 miles

front a.r.b D bushes worn

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,074 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front a.r.b D bushes worn

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,421 miles

Coolant stain around thermostat housing

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 59,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant stain around thermostat housing

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,380 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 57,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,094 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,783 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DE56 GVP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple 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 DE56 GVP, 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 DE56 GVP registered?

DE56 GVP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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