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EF56 GSZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,060 mi
Last recorded92,060 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 GSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 92,060 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,600 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,610 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,503 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 82,497 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 80,831 miles

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

Front play in both shock absorber top mounts.

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear bush perished.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield corroded loose.

coolant bottle damaged.

corrosion forming on both rear inner seals.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,692 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 75,620 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust (cat )heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,259 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,649 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 69,099 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 69,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 66,355 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 66,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,982 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,351 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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EF56 GSZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EF56 GSZ, 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 EF56 GSZ registered?

EF56 GSZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is EF56 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 GSZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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