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GJ56 RYP

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,226 mi
Last recorded61,226 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 RYP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,226 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 61,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,308 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 54,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,604 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 44,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery clamp cut slightly insercure

rear number plate slightly cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2015 44,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery clamp cut slightly insercure

rear number plate slightly cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,897 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 41,897 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear number plate damaged

windscreen damage

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,991 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 29,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,511 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,888 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 RYP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ56 RYP, 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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GJ56 RYP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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