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GF56 FYW

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,981 mi
Last recorded67,981 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 FYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 67,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 67,981 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 64,604 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

exhaust has major corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2019 64,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

exhaust has major corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to deterorate

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

low on oil

Fail 24 Jan 2018 62,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to deterorate

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

low on oil

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

oil leak from gear linkage seal

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,955 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 54,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,686 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,232 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,268 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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GF56 FYW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF56 FYW, 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 GF56 FYW registered?

GF56 FYW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is GF56 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 FYW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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