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GV56 ECJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,592 mi
Last recorded87,592 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,592 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 87,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 86,161 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,705 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 73,159 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 73,159 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FITTED SPARE (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,940 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,525 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 41,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,940 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,193 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges - stepped tread

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn

handbrake high

nail in o/s/r tyre

vehicle starting to become corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 32,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges - stepped tread

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn

handbrake high

nail in o/s/r tyre

vehicle starting to become corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,857 miles

both rear tyres becomming slightly cracked/perished

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs/pads becomming worn

handbrake has long travel

nearside front wishbone rear bush becomming unbonded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 20,857 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres becomming slightly cracked/perished

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs/pads becomming worn

handbrake has long travel

nearside front wishbone rear bush becomming unbonded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,779 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 ECJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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