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GK56 XZC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,690 mi
Last recorded79,690 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 79,690 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 73,197 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 67,230 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 67,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,236 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking

spare tyre is flat

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,510 miles

Offside front lower arm rear bush split

Fail 26 Mar 2012 47,510 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light is on dash

front brake discs are worn

off side front lower arm rear bush is split

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,724 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,947 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Mar 2010 29,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,562 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

hand brak travel high

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 XZC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK56 XZC registered?

GK56 XZC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is GK56 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK56 XZC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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