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GV56 NHB

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,783 mi
Last recorded58,783 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 NHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 58,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge and inner side wall splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 58,783 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge and inner side wall splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 47,079 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2015 47,079 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,319 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 21,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,804 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 18,747 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 18,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,097 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 13,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 13,362 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 NHB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

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

Is GV56 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 NHB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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