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GU56 HNH

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,422 mi
Last recorded66,422 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 66,422 miles

Inner body sills both sides corroded

Offside Rear corner bumper damaged

Outer body sills both sides corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,972 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 61,962 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,853 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 48,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,480 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 41,474 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch chassis secction (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,779 miles

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

surface corrosion to offside front inner arch and chassis floor section

Fail 20 Sep 2016 37,775 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 areas within rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

surface corrosion to offside front inner arch and chassis floor section

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,457 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,454 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 14 Sep 2012 20,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,854 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,635 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 17,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,678 miles

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

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 HNH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HNH, 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 HNH registered?

GU56 HNH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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