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GK56 RBF

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,449 mi
Last recorded97,449 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 RBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,449 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 97,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,745 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 93,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 88,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,488 miles

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

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r floor corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 85,470 miles

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

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

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r floor corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,711 miles

Nearside poor headlamp beam image

Pass 11 Feb 2016 77,820 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,882 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 71,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,007 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

offside front tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,658 miles

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

offside front tyre heavly shoulderd.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,198 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,650 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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GK56 RBF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GK56 RBF, 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 GK56 RBF registered?

GK56 RBF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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