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GK56 RPX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,737 mi
Last recorded132,737 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 RPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 132,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 132,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,777 miles

Front Flexy exhaust slightly defective

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *Chip* (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 104,777 miles

Emissions not tested Rear silencer missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Flexy exhaust slightly defective

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *Chip* (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 78,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional Tyre. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle / trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle / trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional Tyre. (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 76,497 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,894 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,019 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,959 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 48,959 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,282 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres perrishing on side walls

Pass 2 Aug 2010 14,526 miles

minor cracks to n/s/r tyre sidewall

minor cracks to o/s/r tyre sidewall

minor cut to n/s/f tyre + sidewalls exhibiting cracking,(cord not showing at this time)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 14,526 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

minor cracks to n/s/r tyre sidewall

minor cracks to o/s/r tyre sidewall

minor cut to n/s/f tyre + sidewalls exhibiting cracking,(cord not showing at this time)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,461 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 RPX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GK56 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

GK56 RPX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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