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GJ56 PWO

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,525 mi
Last recorded17,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 PWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 17,525 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

bulkhead corroded

nearside rear wheel inner rim distorted

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2024 17,493 miles

Body component insecure nearside front wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern to dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

bulkhead corroded

nearside rear wheel inner rim distorted

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

bulkhead corroded within 30cm of brake actuator rod mounting

nearside front wheel arch trim poorly secured

offside and nearside front floor corroded within 30cm of subframe mountings

Fail 12 Jun 2023 16,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

bulkhead corroded within 30cm of brake actuator rod mounting

nearside front wheel arch trim poorly secured

offside and nearside front floor corroded within 30cm of subframe mountings

Pass 14 Jun 2022 14,305 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside and nearsiode front floor corroded within 30cm of subframe mountings

Fail 13 Jun 2022 14,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside and nearsiode front floor corroded within 30cm of subframe mountings

Pass 7 Aug 2020 14,279 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 13,926 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 13,926 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 13,025 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 10,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 10,051 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 9,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 8,055 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,974 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 6,049 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 5,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 4,892 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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GJ56 PWO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ56 PWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ56 PWO registered?

GJ56 PWO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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