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GU56 GWE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,391 mi
Last recorded65,391 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 65,391 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Vehicle floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,086 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 61,083 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 56,497 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 40,492 miles

Both rear top mounts have play in them

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis rails corroded

front floor pans corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 40,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear top mounts have play in them

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis rails corroded

front floor pans corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,949 miles

Front both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill close to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 46,947 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole to outer sill/ inner wheel arch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill close to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,965 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,061 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 40,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,543 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 37,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 35,026 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,026 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,653 miles

osr tyre cracking in tread and low pressure

Fail 17 Sep 2013 32,652 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

os headlamp has water ingress that may effect beam pattern

osr tyre cracking in tread and low pressure

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,292 miles

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,683 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,434 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 GWE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

GU56 GWE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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