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GV56 HTO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,899 mi
Last recorded95,899 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear wing panel around fuel flap rusty

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 95,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear wing panel around fuel flap rusty

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 94,955 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 94,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 91,753 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 89,150 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 89,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 75,337 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,299 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,446 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2016 61,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2016 61,412 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2015 60,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,041 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

advise n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 6 Feb 2013 43,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

advise n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,164 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,199 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,620 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 HTO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HTO, 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 HTO registered?

GV56 HTO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is GV56 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 HTO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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