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GK56 YAF

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,082 mi
Last recorded88,082 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 88,082 miles

Inner sills and floor pan corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 88,082 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Limit =0.970max. Actual reading 1.049 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Inner sills and floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,473 miles

Nearside Front MacPherson strut upper bearing assembly has slight freeplay

Fail 20 Feb 2020 87,472 miles

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

Nearside Front MacPherson strut upper bearing assembly has slight freeplay

Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,249 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe 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))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 86,247 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe 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 22 Feb 2018 85,123 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight radial cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2018 85,121 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre has slight radial cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,934 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 83,934 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle n/s/f wheel (2.3.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,352 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sill slight corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 81,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sill slight corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,854 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2012 70,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,258 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,912 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,177 miles

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

advise offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 YAF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

GK56 YAF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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