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GU56 DWD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,617 mi
Last recorded18,617 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 DWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 18,617 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 16,156 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 12,038 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 10,130 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 9,982 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below screen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 9,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced below screen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 9,813 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 9,477 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar / under screen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 8,848 miles

holed corrosion to offside 'A' pillar, just out of a prescribed area

Fail 15 Oct 2018 8,848 miles

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

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

holed corrosion to offside 'A' pillar, just out of a prescribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2017 8,254 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 7,594 miles

Rear Both tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2015 7,033 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 6,188 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fuel tank corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2013 4,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 4,294 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2011 3,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 2,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 2,251 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

long travel on handbrake lever

offside front amd both rear tyres perishing

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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GU56 DWD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GU56 DWD, 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 GU56 DWD registered?

GU56 DWD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is GU56 DWD safe to buy?

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