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GK56 RYF

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,843 mi
Last recorded52,843 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 RYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,843 miles

mil lamp on

Fail 20 Jan 2020 52,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

mil lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,456 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 50,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil level on minimum

spare tyre bold

Fail 3 Jan 2018 42,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level on minimum

spare tyre bold

Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,409 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 35,408 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,296 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 29,919 miles

Nearside front tyre low

Nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2013 27,842 miles

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,114 miles

small split in n/s wiper

Pass 30 Nov 2011 20,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 17,226 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,541 miles

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

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

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 RYF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

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

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