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GF56 XPL

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,446 mi
Last recorded68,446 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 XPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 68,446 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,056 miles

Condensation in offside front headlight/indicator

Exhaust and brackets corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside and offside wipers split on ends

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

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

Offside rear wing damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2014 62,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Condensation in offside front headlight/indicator

Exhaust and brackets corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside and offside wipers split on ends

Nearside front tyre cracked

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Nearside rear tyre has two cuts on the inner sidewall

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

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

Offside rear wing damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,640 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 58,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,311 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

offside mirror damaged but not affecting view to the rear

offside rear tyre has cut inner sidewall

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,870 miles

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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GF56 XPL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

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

Is GF56 XPL safe to buy?

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