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GL56 BVJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,454 mi
Last recorded81,454 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation brakes not increasing at same rate due to offside brake lagging (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts exhaust rear lambda sensor wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached excessive movement evident due to insecurely attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front chassis rails corroded

both lower inner and outer sills corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

corrosion on both front inner arches

nearside front floor pan corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked on tread- not exposing cord yet and cracks not big enough to class as tear but advise replacement

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,423 miles

coil spring corroded offside rear and both front (2.4.C.1b)

coolant reservoir level low

corrosion on both rear inner sills, front and rear chassis rails,front inner arches, both lower outer sills,nearside front floor pan, both seat mounts and rear inner arches

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked- advise replacement

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread- advise replacement

Fail 8 Sep 2017 77,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished and split (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded offside rear and both front (2.4.C.1b)

coolant reservoir level low

corrosion on both rear inner sills, front and rear chassis rails,front inner arches, both lower outer sills,nearside front floor pan, both seat mounts and rear inner arches

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked- advise replacement

offside rear tyre perished and nail in tread- advise replacement

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,197 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exh hanger corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 69,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,487 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 64,487 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 58,740 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 50,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 43,770 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 43,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 38,311 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,729 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 BVJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GL56 BVJ, 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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GL56 BVJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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