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GK56 UJL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,571 mi
Last recorded65,571 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 UJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,571 miles

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes unbonding

Both front tyres wearing on inside

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepping)

Offside headlamp beam image poor (Benefit of doubt given)

Fail 21 Jun 2019 65,550 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes unbonding

Both front tyres wearing on inside

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly (stepping)

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 29 May 2018 59,473 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 59,277 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,814 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 May 2017 53,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perishing/cracks exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak From header tank area ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,775 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 52,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 45,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,792 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 33,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,334 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 31,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,490 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 UJL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

GK56 UJL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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