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GV56 UBP

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,589 mi
Last recorded47,589 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 UBP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,589 miles

Front brake discs worn & pitted very close to excess

Nearside outer side sill @ rear corroded

Nearside rear panel around petrol flap corroded heavy

Nearside rear tyre perished & cracked to outer edges of tread -very close to limit-

Offside rear tyre perished & cracking to outer edges of tread

Fail 22 Apr 2017 47,488 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / wheel arch holed & corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn & pitted very close to excess

Nearside outer side sill @ rear corroded

Nearside rear panel around petrol flap corroded heavy

Nearside rear tyre perished & cracked to outer edges of tread -very close to limit-

Offside rear tyre perished & cracking to outer edges of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,863 miles

Both rear tyres cracked & splitting to there edges -very close to excess-

Front brake discs heavily lipped & worn

Fail 22 Apr 2016 43,851 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracked & splitting to there edges -very close to excess-

Front brake discs heavily lipped & worn

Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,335 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished & splitting close to excess

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,602 miles

N/S wiper slightly split

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

rear wheel arches/end of sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 31,433 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 27,808 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,810 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 18,022 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 UBP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

GV56 UBP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is GV56 UBP safe to buy?

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