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GL56 EDP

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,960 mi
Last recorded78,960 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 EDP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 78,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 67,859 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,211 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 57,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,967 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2017 46,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,852 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 37,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre tube of large bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,879 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,689 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 26,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,451 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,666 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 19,481 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 19,481 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 15,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 15,934 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 9,720 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 EDP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL56 EDP, 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 EDP registered?

GL56 EDP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is GL56 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 EDP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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