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GP56 VFM

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 VFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 86,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

both outer sill corroded

heavily corroded under side vehicle in places

Fail 11 Nov 2019 86,302 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

both outer sill corroded

heavily corroded under side vehicle in places

Pass 11 Nov 2018 84,566 miles

both outre sill slightly corroded

corrosion under side vehicle in places

Fail 11 Nov 2018 84,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both outre sill slightly corroded

corrosion under side vehicle in places

Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed by wheel (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed by wheel (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 81,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed by wheel (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed by wheel (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,766 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,119 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner edge very low tread

Nearside corrotion/sill

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edger (4.1.E.1)

Offside corrotion/sill

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 77,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front inner edge very low tread

Nearside corrotion/sill

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread inner edger (4.1.E.1)

Offside corrotion/sill

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 72,484 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 60,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 60,748 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 51,906 miles

Both rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,616 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,099 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch master cylinder feed pipe leaking fluid

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 VFM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

GP56 VFM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2006.

Is GP56 VFM safe to buy?

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