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GU56 GWK

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,930 mi
Last recorded80,930 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 GWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 80,930 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front subframe mountings inner wheel arch area corroding

both front top mount worn

both front tyres worn edges low inner edge

both rear wheel buckled

exhaust flex deteriorated

under side under silled

Fail 14 Oct 2024 80,926 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light and stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front subframe mountings inner wheel arch area corroding

both front top mount worn

both front tyres worn edges low inner edge

both rear wheel buckled

exhaust flex deteriorated

under side under silled

Pass 10 Oct 2023 78,204 miles

Both front sub-frame mounting undersilled and corroding

Both front tyres inner edge worn

Rear axle bushes worn and perished

Underside undersilled

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge on limit

Offside Front subframe mount corroded

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge on limit

Offside Rear light unit condensated

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust flex deteriorated

exhaust hangers broken and corroded

front chassis legs corroding

rear axle mount bush's worn

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,476 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 66,341 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,699 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Nearside Front lower arm front bush perished

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has been welded

Offside Front lower arm front bush splitting

exhaust flex deteriorated, exhaust corroding

front chassis legs corroding

pas pipes corroding

rear axle mount bush's worn split and have movement

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,869 miles

Corrosion to o/s and n/s front chassis

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Reverse light inoperative

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,854 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 54,854 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rought

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,017 miles

Corrosion to rear of fuel tank

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,128 miles

front pads 4mm

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,057 miles

Offside front inner wheel rim damaged

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre mishapen

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,836 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 29,814 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 23,187 miles

excess travel on parking brake lever

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

excess travel on parking brake lever

offside rear tyre worn uneven

wipers slight smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 10,587 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 10,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GWK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

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

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