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GV56 UDZ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

88,697 mi
Last recorded88,697 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 88,697 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill behind axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer door shut heavily corroded

Offside Front wheel arch trim taped on

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

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to rearmost panel behind bumper

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch panel corroded

Offside Front door shut corroded

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 5 Sep 2019 81,541 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch panel corroded

Offside Front door shut corroded

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,687 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to nearside front floor

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 77,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to nearside front floor

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2017 74,726 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 74,698 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,676 miles

all four coil springs corroded

front lower arm bushes staerting to displace

Pass 3 Sep 2015 68,806 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 98,781 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,355 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

nail in o/s/r tyre. tread also perished.

o/s wiper torn, still clears.

o/s/r inner wheelarch damaged & fouling tyre on suspension travel.

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

suspect electric radiator fan not working.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,355 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

nail in o/s/r tyre. tread also perished.

o/s wiper torn, still clears.

o/s/r inner wheelarch damaged & fouling tyre on suspension travel.

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

suspect electric radiator fan not working.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 61,215 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,186 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose slightly twisted at caliper to leg bracket.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 57,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f flexi brake hose slightly twisted at caliper to leg bracket.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,182 miles

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

n/s/f wiper blade has split end but still clears screen

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

front pads getting low

Fail 3 Aug 2009 22,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,774 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 UDZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UDZ, 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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GV56 UDZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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