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GP56 GDK

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,420 mi
Last recorded36,420 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 GDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 36,420 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer bead rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 36,420 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer bead rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 35,186 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 35,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 34,568 miles

Both front wheels damaged on the inner rims

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 33,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,237 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 32,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 31,540 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 31,540 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 30,521 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,740 miles

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

various parts corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,863 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,285 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,957 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 22,286 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,998 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 13,100 miles

Nearside front brake disc has slight pitting

Pass 10 Nov 2009 9,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GDK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

GP56 GDK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is GP56 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP56 GDK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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