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GV56 UED

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,830 mi
Last recorded59,830 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 59,830 miles

Both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes perished/split. Will soon require replacement.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor adjacent to N/S rear mounting of front subframe. (2.4.A.3)

Water in o/s headlamp.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 59,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded through at rear lower edge (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes perished/split. Will soon require replacement.

Both front tyres worn to the legal limit and require immediate replacement.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor adjacent to N/S rear mounting of front subframe. (2.4.A.3)

Water in o/s headlamp.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,569 miles

both front tyres cracking, worn and will soon require replacement. O/S front wheel outer rim kerb damage.

condensation in o/s headlamp. beam pattern poor

general corrosion to vehicle consistent with vehicle age. n/s sill corroded at rear and would recommend repair. Borderline MOT pass.

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2017 55,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hangers (8.3.1e)

both front tyres cracking, worn and will soon require replacement. O/S front wheel outer rim kerb damage.

condensation in o/s headlamp. beam pattern poor

general corrosion to vehicle consistent with vehicle age. n/s sill corroded at rear and would recommend repair. Borderline MOT pass.

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,872 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp. Beam pattern poor

Fail 7 Apr 2015 44,854 miles

Condensation in o/s headlamp and beam pattern poor.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,854 miles

Condensation in o/s headlamp and beam pattern poor.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,166 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,809 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear tyre puncture due to nail

Nearside front bnrke hose fouling on suspension leg

Pass 18 May 2012 34,985 miles

NSR tyre cracked and perrished

Fail 18 May 2012 34,985 miles

NSR tyre cracked and perrished

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 May 2011 31,290 miles

OSR tyre perrished on sidewall and cracked

Fail 20 May 2011 31,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR tyre perrished on sidewall and cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2009 24,846 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 UED is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UED, 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 UED is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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