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GK56 XRX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,930 mi
Last recorded60,930 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 52,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2015 42,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,279 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres showing cracks in tread and sidewalls

Fail 18 Mar 2014 37,279 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres showing cracks in tread and sidewalls

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

near side rear tyre cracking

off side rear tyre cracking

slight corrosion off side front subframe support

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,078 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,078 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,225 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise.

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 XRX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

GK56 XRX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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