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GV56 ECT

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,816 mi
Last recorded81,816 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 ECT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,023 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 73,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion starting both sides rear inner sill

inner wheel arch linings fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion n/s/r inner wing

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Fail 20 Jul 2017 63,563 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion starting both sides rear inner sill

inner wheel arch linings fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion n/s/r inner wing

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,704 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,675 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,860 miles

spare wheel is missing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,579 miles

Offside 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)

clutch fluid pipe from resevoir weeping

no spare wheel fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2011 33,578 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

clutch fluid pipe from resevoir weeping

no spare wheel fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,629 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,762 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 22,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ECT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV56 ECT, 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 GV56 ECT registered?

GV56 ECT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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