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GK56 XSA

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,951 mi
Last recorded68,951 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,951 miles

Central Front Outer sil slightly rusty/bubbling

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside and offside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front nearside and offside floor rusty.

Front nearside and offside wishbone bushes cracking

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear ale rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2024 66,955 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front panel rusty

Offside Front trye slight wear on inside edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 64,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,158 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front floor nearside and offside rusty

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,339 miles

Front nearside and offside floor rusty

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside outer sils rusty

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,280 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear inside edges

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

Rear outer sils slighty rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,453 miles

Front brake discs slighty worn

Front road springs rusty

Offside Front tyre slight wear inside edges

Rear outer sils rusty nearside/offside

Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,611 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,706 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 40,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 34,154 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,292 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 26,118 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,132 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 18,756 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,213 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,185 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 XSA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

GK56 XSA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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