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GF56 VJA

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,673 mi
Last recorded83,673 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 VJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,673 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight play in nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2015 83,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear number plate deteriorated

Slight play in nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes

Fail 17 Nov 2014 77,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,899 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 68,778 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 68,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 60,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

air bag light on

damage to o\s\r wing

n\s number plate lens missing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 60,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on

damage to o\s\r wing

n\s number plate lens missing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,217 miles

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

air bag light staying on

Fail 1 Dec 2010 31,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

air bag light stays on.

front brake discs wearing thin.

o/s/n/s/f lower arm rear bushes starting to pull out.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,924 miles

air bag light stays on.

front brake discs wearing thin.

o/s/n/s/f lower arm rear bushes starting to pull out.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,122 miles

Spare tyre defective

air bag light staying on

damage repairs to o\s\f

Fail 2 Dec 2009 20,122 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

air bag light staying on

damage repairs to o\s\f

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 VJA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

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

Is GF56 VJA safe to buy?

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