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GJ56 VYW

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,319 mi
Last recorded105,319 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,319 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

unable to open bonnet for inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2018 105,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak from rear of engine

unable to open bonnet for inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,306 miles

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush cracking

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed part brocken (6.2.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,353 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 99,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced arm rear bush (2.4.F.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,246 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 95,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 79,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 64,251 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 47,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 28,489 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 VYW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

GJ56 VYW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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