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GK56 XYG

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,379 mi
Last recorded136,379 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2019 136,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on outer edges

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust hanger broken

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2018 129,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

battery light on

Pass 26 Sep 2017 122,414 miles

Offside Rear chassis badly corroded (not in prescribed area)

Rear number plate cracked

battery light on

Fail 23 Sep 2017 122,414 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front TYRE NEEDS CHANGING WITH SPARE DEEP CUT IN WALL

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and low on tread

Offside Rear chassis badly corroded (not in prescribed area)

Rear number plate cracked

battery light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,878 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 112,800 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,412 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn very thin on inner shoulder

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 97,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

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

Offside Front tyre worn very thin on inner shoulder

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,963 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 79,963 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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,656 miles

battery charge light on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,985 miles

charging light on

n/s front tyre wear outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

charging light on

n/s front tyre wear outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,971 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 34,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,619 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 XYG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green 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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

GK56 XYG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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