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GL56 DDF

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,621 mi
Last recorded50,621 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 DDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 50,621 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 50,621 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEAM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 46,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 41,971 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 36,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 35,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 35,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front chassis rail corroded by brake hose

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

all exhaust mounts very rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,391 miles

Oil leak ()

Both rear tyres are perishing

Central Rear Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 27,885 miles

offside front and nearside front wiper blades are split abnd starting to not clear effectively

Fail 13 Aug 2016 27,885 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 worn bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

offside front and nearside front wiper blades are split abnd starting to not clear effectively

Pass 15 Aug 2015 24,959 miles

both front tyres wearing low at inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,447 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 19,376 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,430 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 19 Sep 2011 14,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 12,207 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 9,256 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 DDF 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 82.4%.

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 DDF, 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 GL56 DDF registered?

GL56 DDF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GL56 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 DDF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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