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GP56 VFT

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,480 mi
Last recorded85,480 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,480 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

Underside becoming rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

Underside becoming rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel arch trim damaged

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 76,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

horn poor tone quality

Fail 11 May 2016 76,402 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tyre wear all round (4.1.E.1)

horn poor tone quality

Pass 18 May 2015 63,482 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 63,482 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,327 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,832 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)

both rear outer tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 3 May 2011 16,465 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 15,911 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres Starting To Perish

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres Starting To Perish

Pass 21 Dec 2009 12,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre Starting To Perish On Syde Walls

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 VFT 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 76.9%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

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

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