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GL56 EWJ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,186 mi
Last recorded79,186 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 79,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyres perished on wall and severely torn in-between tread

Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,915 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion around petrol cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,776 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 72,713 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 68,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 57,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,795 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 42,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,582 miles

Both wipers split at the ends.

O/S/F Tyre worn opn inner edge.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,159 miles

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

os and ns rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 20 Oct 2011 25,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os and ns front brake discs corroded

os and ns rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,649 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 14,076 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 14,076 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EWJ 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 GL56 EWJ, 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 EWJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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