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GK56 XSY

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

68,909 mi
Last recorded68,909 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 68,909 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 panel fuel filler neck. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel not checked due to boot full up.

Fail 18 Jun 2021 68,909 miles

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 panel fuel filler neck. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel not checked due to boot full up.

Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,515 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fuel filler in 1/4 panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill and lower of wing by mudflap area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak from engine bay area.

Fail 19 Jun 2020 66,512 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fuel filler in 1/4 panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill and lower of wing by mudflap area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak from engine bay area.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,750 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 59,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,622 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,114 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 48,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,075 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 45,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,979 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 41,952 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 37,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 37,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2011 33,146 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 29,515 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 29,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,949 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 23,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 XSY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

GK56 XSY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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