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GU56 FYB

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,253 mi
Last recorded75,253 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 75,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe upper mountings corroded

rear of offside chassis rail corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 71,230 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch around fuel filler neck (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel around fuel filler neck (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides close to excess repairs advised (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,842 miles

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

surface corrosion on underbody

Fail 21 Sep 2016 68,842 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,414 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,579 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 65,579 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 59,511 miles

Bothh front discs in Scored and worn condition

N/S/F Inner wing corroded

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

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

O/S/F Anti roll bar linkage plastic covering loose

O/S/R chassis leg corroded

O/S/R outer sill corroded

O/S/f inner wing corroded

O/s/r Floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,511 miles

Bothh front discs in Scored and worn condition

N/S/F Inner wing corroded

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

O/S/F Anti roll bar linkage plastic covering loose

O/S/R chassis leg corroded

O/S/R outer sill corroded

O/S/f inner wing corroded

O/s/r Floor pan corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,373 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 33,049 miles

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

n/s/f suspension arm inner bushes worn

rear shockabsorber top mounts are worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,006 miles

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

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

offside front and both rear tyres starting to perish

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 FYB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

GU56 FYB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GU56 FYB safe to buy?

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