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GP56 EFW

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,548 mi
Last recorded51,548 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 51,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Fuel filter corroded

General corrosion to under body, steering, suspension and braking components

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,381 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 49,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cuts+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components+innersills+floor pans+other chassis members corroding,brake discs wearing,oil leaks,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2019 49,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cuts+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components+innersills+floor pans+other chassis members corroding,brake discs wearing,oil leaks,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,202 miles

brake discs wearing,oil leaks,nearside front floor pan corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges+perishing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,313 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing,oil leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,765 miles

brake discs wearing,oil leaks

Fail 26 Oct 2016 45,762 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

brake discs wearing,oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2015 44,231 miles

coolant low

Fail 16 Dec 2015 44,168 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

coolant low

Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,795 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,877 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs inner faces worn

Fail 19 Dec 2012 35,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting low/damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,417 miles

both front tyres getting low/damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,290 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 6 Dec 2011 31,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyre outer sidewall's heavily cracked and perrished

Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,756 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 EFW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP56 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

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

Is GP56 EFW safe to buy?

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