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GU56 DXP

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,134 mi
Last recorded93,134 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wing, around fuel filler kneck

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 93,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan area to the rear of the front seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wing, around fuel filler kneck

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 89,913 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 89,913 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 82,034 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 81,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,120 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,535 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 55,612 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 45,939 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 45,939 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake fluid level on min

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jan 2010 33,821 miles

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 DXP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU56 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

GU56 DXP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GU56 DXP safe to buy?

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