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EO56 GBU

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,374 mi
Last recorded59,374 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 GBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 59,374 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2025 58,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 58,274 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 57,390 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 55,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 43,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 39,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,507 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 26,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 23,882 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 23,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 20,815 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 18,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 18,049 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 16,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 16,172 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 16,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,197 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,841 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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EO56 GBU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EO56 GBU, 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 EO56 GBU registered?

EO56 GBU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is EO56 GBU safe to buy?

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