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GK56 RZG

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,815 mi
Last recorded35,815 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 RZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2013 35,815 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking

offside front lower arm bushs poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,815 miles

both rear tyres cracking

offside front lower arm bushs poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2012 32,997 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides lower suspension arms - mounting rubbers worn

rear tyres in poor condition - perishing

wipers deteriorated/smearing

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,997 miles

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

both sides lower suspension arms - mounting rubbers worn

rear tyres in poor condition - perishing

wipers deteriorated/smearing

Fail 21 Sep 2012 32,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perishing + cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,349 miles

front discs slightly lipped and corroded

nsf and osf lower arm bushes starting to debond

nsr and osr tyres badly cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,004 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,660 miles

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

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

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 RZG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG registered?

GK56 RZG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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