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GU56 HKA

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,332 mi
Last recorded95,332 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2022 95,332 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area / arch skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area / arch skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet prop/stay missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight coolant leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,039 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet prop/stay missing

Coolant reservoir split and leaking coolant

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis rails and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Washer switch faulty

Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,789 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet stay is missing

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 88,789 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet stay is missing

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,517 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 81,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,226 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 77,226 miles

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 74,552 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,406 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

rear number plate damaged

Pass 28 May 2014 57,435 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

Fail 23 May 2014 57,435 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,787 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 47,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,025 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate damaged.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,025 miles

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

rear number plate damaged.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,886 miles

brake discs wearing,rear number plate cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,885 miles

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

brake discs wearing,rear number plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,425 miles

both off side tyres perished

evidence of accident damage to nsf

Fail 22 Apr 2010 18,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

evidence of accident damage to nsf

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 HKA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

GU56 HKA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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