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GU56 HWL

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,258 mi
Last recorded96,258 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 HWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 96,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,081 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 94,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,768 miles

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

front wish bone bushes starting to separate

nearside inner steering rack end worn

Fail 24 Sep 2019 87,768 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

front wish bone bushes starting to separate

nearside inner steering rack end worn

Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,125 miles

exhaust heat shield lose

nearside front inner steering rack end worn

offside door shut corroding

offside front wishbone rear bush worn

Fail 17 Sep 2018 81,125 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield lose

nearside front inner steering rack end worn

offside door shut corroding

offside front wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,625 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside front inner steering rack end worn

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,984 miles

front brakes worn

offside front wish bone bush starting to seperate

offside inner steering rack end worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,249 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,829 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,758 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 58,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

water leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,397 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,551 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 35,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,504 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 22,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 HWL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

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

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