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GP56 EBX

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,093 mi
Last recorded60,093 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 EBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,093 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,349 miles

O/S/F inner track rod end slight play.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) modified, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 50,933 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 41,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,755 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front wiper blades splitting

Fail 9 Mar 2012 31,755 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front wiper blades splitting

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,060 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,718 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 14,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to offside front of chassis & has been repaired

Fail 17 Dec 2009 14,306 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to offside front of chassis & has been repaired

Pass 1 Nov 2008 10,528 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 EBX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GP56 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

GP56 EBX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is GP56 EBX safe to buy?

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