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GP56 BWL

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,267 mi
Last recorded77,267 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 BWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,267 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 77,267 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,369 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under side

Fail 31 Oct 2019 58,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under side

Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN/INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 50,026 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL/STEP (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN/INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,335 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL STEP (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 42,335 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL STEP (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 37,791 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL STEP (5.2.6)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,663 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,019 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 26,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 23,031 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 20,111 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,670 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 13,600 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 10,432 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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GP56 BWL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GP56 BWL, 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 GP56 BWL registered?

GP56 BWL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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