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GL56 BKU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,542 mi
Last recorded54,542 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 BKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 54,542 miles

Nearside Front floor area slightly corroded

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 54,542 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front floor area slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 44,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 40,622 miles

Body work rusty near the fuel cap area

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Front and Rear coil springs are a little rusty

Front and Rear number plates are starting to fade

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

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

Slight discoloration of the brake fluid

Slight stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2018 40,622 miles

Body work rusty near the fuel cap area

Exhaust system is a little rusty

Front and Rear coil springs are a little rusty

Front and Rear number plates are starting to fade

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Slight discoloration of the brake fluid

Slight stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,553 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 29,553 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 26,274 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 26,274 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disks wearing thin.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,492 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 20,129 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 16,914 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 13,939 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 11,119 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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GL56 BKU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL56 BKU, 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 GL56 BKU registered?

GL56 BKU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is GL56 BKU safe to buy?

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