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GU56 GUE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,770 mi
Last recorded109,770 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 GUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 109,770 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 109,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 107,785 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 105,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 101,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 97,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,520 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,501 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 90,491 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,850 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 66,053 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 66,053 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,171 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 58,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2010 43,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2010 43,812 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,062 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 GUE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 GUE, 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 GUE registered?

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

Is GU56 GUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 GUE shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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