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GK56 RCF

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,627 mi
Last recorded98,627 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 RCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 98,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 93,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 88,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 88,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (in boot) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,602 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel and inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 68,786 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 61,508 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre severely perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades split at ends.

Fail 17 Nov 2015 61,508 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre severely perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,828 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 55,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 53,811 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,721 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,477 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 46,477 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,839 miles

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

rear no plate damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2009 24,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reg.plate cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2009 24,410 miles

Rear reg.plate cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RCF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK56 RCF, 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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GK56 RCF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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