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DE56 GWL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,697 mi
Last recorded98,697 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 GWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,697 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 98,603 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,435 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 89,435 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,469 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,922 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 72,922 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,810 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 65,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,317 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,984 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,547 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split..rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,722 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,415 miles

front discs in poor condtion build up of scale on inner face

Fail 13 Oct 2010 28,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs in poor condtion build up of scale on inner face

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,988 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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DE56 GWL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

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

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