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GP56 VGA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 VGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 68,682 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 68,682 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,095 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 66,095 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,424 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 58,416 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 58,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,824 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 41,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,546 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,217 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2012 27,388 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 27,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,040 miles

front numberplate cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2011 23,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to o/s sill and n/s/r quater panel,no sharpe edges

minor cracks in outer sidewalls of both rear tyres

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 VGA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

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

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