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EY56 GVZ

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,622 mi
Last recorded72,622 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 72,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,498 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 64,465 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor pan to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

general under-body corrosion

offside front bumper damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,670 miles

Both rear outer body sills corroding

Front bumper damaged

General underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 57,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear outer sills corroding

front bumper damaged

general underbody corrison

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,575 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 51,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,930 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,930 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,558 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 33,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,290 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Oct 2010 21,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Oct 2009 12,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EY56 GVZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EY56 GVZ, 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 EY56 GVZ registered?

EY56 GVZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EY56 GVZ safe to buy?

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