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GF56 XVL

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,002 mi
Last recorded77,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 XVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 77,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of A- pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of A-pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside outer sill area has corrosion but not with in a pescribed area

offside rear body panel slight corrosion

slight corrosion around fuel cap/filler area

Pass 28 May 2019 76,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower part of wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split slight at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

cat heat shield sligtly insecure

coolant level low

offside wiper smears slight

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 68,838 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill is slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 68,838 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill is slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 21 Apr 2016 57,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,889 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside front floors corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 22 Apr 2015 55,889 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside front floors corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,776 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 46,776 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,177 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 33,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,717 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 27,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2010 23,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 23,664 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside 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 XVL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

GF56 XVL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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