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GV56 EBP

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,229 mi
Last recorded78,229 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 78,229 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded not holed at time of test

slight corrosion to rear valance not in prescribed area

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 31 Aug 2021 78,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both outer sills corroded not holed at time of test

slight corrosion to rear valance not in prescribed area

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,427 miles

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

under side of vehicle slight corrosion

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2020 74,427 miles

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

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

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

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

under side of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,358 miles

Front crossmember, rear panel, boot floor, osr chassis leg holed / corroded not in a prescribed area

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead, inner wings, chassis legs, arm towers, floors, inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 72,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / inner / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember, rear panel, boot floor, osr chassis leg holed / corroded not in a prescribed area

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead, inner wings, chassis legs, arm towers, floors, inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,048 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

slight corrosion to exhoust

slight underbody corosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,690 miles

slight underbody corosion

Fail 18 Oct 2017 67,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight underbody corosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,289 miles

Corrosion to various areas

Offside Rear Tyre perishing in tread

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle type (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and inner lower arch sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and inner lower arch sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Chassis corrosion present within 30 cm of suspension mounting point and sub type frame

Offside Front Chassis corrosion present

Offside Rear Tyre perishing in tread

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle type (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged All perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,589 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive si;lls inner sills floors chassis front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,589 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive si;lls inner sills floors chassis front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,561 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 52,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,180 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 43,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,694 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 29,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,705 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 EBP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GV56 EBP, 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 EBP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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