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GL56 EWP

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,790 mi
Last recorded80,790 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 EWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,790 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,048 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,567 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,501 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,500 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,280 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 72,280 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise osr tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,882 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,900 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,425 miles

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

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 3 Oct 2011 33,977 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,877 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,279 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)

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 EWP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey 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 EWP, 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 EWP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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