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GU56 GUJ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,670 mi
Last recorded39,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 GUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 39,670 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 39,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 39,435 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2022 39,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 37,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 37,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,017 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 36,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,346 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 34,346 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,688 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,807 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 30,807 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,111 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,273 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,960 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,902 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,458 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 20,458 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,753 miles

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

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

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 GUJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ registered?

GU56 GUJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is GU56 GUJ safe to buy?

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