MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight top strut bearings stiff (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system slightly tight top strut bearing stiff (2.2.D.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch cover adrift (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight top strut bearings stiff (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system slightly tight top strut bearing stiff (2.2.D.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
has a sticker low down on o/s of windscreen outside swept zone
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
has a sticker low down on o/s of windscreen outside swept zone
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both wiper blades split
fuel cap damaged
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GK56 XTM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?
GK56 XTM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2006.
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