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GV56 BXA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,353 mi
Last recorded86,353 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 BXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 86,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,703 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner 1/4 sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 80,703 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner 1/4 sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside wiper poor

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner 1/4 sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 70,460 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 68,232 miles

Some minor surface corrosion under the chassis

Fail 17 May 2018 68,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to rear axle hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Some minor surface corrosion under the chassis

Pass 30 May 2017 62,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,877 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged both front inner wheel rims (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 54,852 miles

both front inner rims minor damage

Fail 29 May 2015 54,852 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

both front inner rims minor damage

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,340 miles

Bothside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2012 51,152 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 48,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,155 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,775 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

rear wiper arm defective

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,833 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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GV56 BXA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GV56 BXA, 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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GV56 BXA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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