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GV56 SYE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,674 mi
Last recorded56,674 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2020 56,625 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2019 49,732 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 49,729 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/ wheel arch . outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,532 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 35,864 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 May 2016 34,850 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,725 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs inner faces slight uneven wear

Front lower suspention arm rear bushes in poor condition

Near side windscreen wiper blade split

Slight play in both rear top suspention mounts

Pass 15 May 2014 32,862 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,999 miles

near side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 21 May 2012 30,851 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side wiper blade starting to split

Fail 21 May 2012 30,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 May 2011 29,238 miles

Evidence on the near side rear oputer tyre walls that this has been run flat

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,536 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 SYE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

GV56 SYE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is GV56 SYE safe to buy?

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