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GP56 EFZ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,704 mi
Last recorded64,704 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2019 64,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury AROUND FUEL FLAP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER /OUTER SILL / INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

COOLANT LOW

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 54,711 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,144 miles

Oil just above the minimum

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack slightly

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Both rear axle outer bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 42,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Both rear axle outer bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack slightly

Oil just above the minimum

Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,368 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 24,367 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Where subframe attaches to body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Where subframe attaches to body (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,237 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 19,984 miles

Both front wipers torn.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 18,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,066 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,638 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,156 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 EFZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver 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 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

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

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