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GL56 GFA

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,246 mi
Last recorded58,246 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 GFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,246 miles

Nearside Front wheel dented

Fail 22 Oct 2020 58,242 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel buckled

Pass 25 Oct 2019 54,592 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 54,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wishbone area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,896 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,786 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED

NSR HANDBRAKE WEAK

Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear cracks in between treads

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

Offside Rear cracks between treads

Pass 18 Dec 2014 30,268 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 28,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 28,638 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 16,179 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 6,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 5,895 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 5,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 4,029 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 GFA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

GL56 GFA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2006.

Is GL56 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 GFA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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