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FD56 GXK

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,907 mi
Last recorded67,907 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 GXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area around fuel filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 67,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 59,916 miles

Battery Warning Light on Dash

Coolant Low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 59,914 miles

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

Battery Warning Light on Dash

Coolant Low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,393 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 50,334 miles

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

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

Central outer sill corroded

Front subframe mounts corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corrded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

suspension mounts corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,959 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front wipers slightly smear

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 46,770 miles

Chip on windscreen

Nearside sill is corroded

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

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

Offside sill is corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 46,770 miles

Chip on windscreen

Nearside sill is corroded

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside sill is corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,388 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,731 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2016 36,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NS wiper blade starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2015 31,915 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 31,915 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,288 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 22,846 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,850 miles

exhaust sys corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2011 10,768 miles

front discs corrosion innerface

Pass 17 Dec 2010 8,876 miles

inner surfaces of both front b/discs starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2009 7,134 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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FD56 GXK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD56 GXK, 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 FD56 GXK registered?

FD56 GXK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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