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GP56 GDE

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

49,400 mi
Last recorded49,400 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 49,400 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to both sides rear ends of inner sills

Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,345 miles

corrosion to both front subframe mounts

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to offside front inner door shut

corrosion to rear floor pans

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2022 46,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to both front subframe mounts

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to offside front inner door shut

corrosion to rear floor pans

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,502 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Aug 2021 43,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 40,739 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexipipe deteriorated but not likely to fail.

Central Front Gear linkage covered in oil, grease or other fluid.

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS+OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension and braking components corroded.

Front Suspension arm deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel tank corroded, not seriously affecting overall structural integrity.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 40,738 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))

Central Front Exhaust flexipipe deteriorated but not likely to fail.

Central Front Gear linkage covered in oil, grease or other fluid.

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS+OS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension and braking components corroded.

Front Suspension arm deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel tank corroded, not seriously affecting overall structural integrity.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,895 miles

Under vehicle surface rust

Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,375 miles

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to nearside door shut/outer sill

corrosion to nearside front floor

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 8 Jan 2018 32,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to nearside door shut/outer sill

corrosion to nearside front floor

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 9 Jan 2017 30,079 miles

Both front tyres perished & starting to crack

Fail 3 Dec 2014 27,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 27,961 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 22,870 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 22,867 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,545 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 18,894 miles

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

front pads getting low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,588 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front bumper is damaged

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 GDE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GDE, 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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GP56 GDE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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