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GK56 RWV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,627 mi
Last recorded54,627 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 54,627 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 54,449 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wing panel rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,902 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,291 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 47,850 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 47,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,188 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 45,188 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 42,353 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 42,353 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,725 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 37,280 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,981 miles

osr tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,497 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,092 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 19,165 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2011 19,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front discs rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2010 15,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 15,183 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 12,799 miles

nearside front tyre low

rear and spare tyres starting to perish

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 RWV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

GK56 RWV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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