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GV56 HVS

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,715 mi
Last recorded98,715 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,715 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Font inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished in the tread

Fail 4 Jul 2017 98,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Font inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished in the tread

Pass 3 Mar 2016 98,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 94,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

os rear tyre cracking and perished

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,326 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,409 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking badley.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,377 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,414 miles

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

Front brake discs worn will need changing with brake pads

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,275 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 HVS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV56 HVS registered?

GV56 HVS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is GV56 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 HVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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