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GF56 XOV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,083 mi
Last recorded66,083 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 XOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 66,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 66,083 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 63,262 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm,smooth on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 63,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor reinforcement. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing excessively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm,smooth on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,552 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 59,552 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 55,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,934 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,344 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 42,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/r13 77t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,172 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,989 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 28,695 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,272 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 27,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn bald inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 27,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 26,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorated, perished and cracked on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

object hanging from rear view mirror but not affecting the drivers view of the road ahead

rear service brake imballance high on 25%

Pass 25 Nov 2010 25,036 miles

both front brake discs wearing

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

front brake pads look low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,651 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

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 XOV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GF56 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

GF56 XOV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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The MOT history for GF56 XOV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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