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GU56 GVG

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,176 mi
Last recorded38,176 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 38,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder tread pattern worn smooth advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear beam axle pivot bushes splitting

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

surface corossion in nearside front floor,nearside front subframe tower and offside rear lower wheel arch/end sill

Fail 4 Jul 2017 38,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill/inner and outer lower wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/pedal box (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder tread pattern worn smooth advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear beam axle pivot bushes splitting

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

surface corossion in nearside front floor,nearside front subframe tower and offside rear lower wheel arch/end sill

Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,233 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge & at limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 34,233 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge & at limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2015 29,462 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,731 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 21,664 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,045 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 19,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside rear Tyre heavily perished/cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,503 miles

ADVISE: Offside rear & Nearside rear tyres are heavily perished & lightly cracking on sidewalls

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 13,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,427 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 GVG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

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

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