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GV56 VPO

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,613 mi
Last recorded78,613 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 VPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 78,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 78,613 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 69,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 58,554 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 58,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,894 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,086 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 39,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,615 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,413 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 19,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VPO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

GV56 VPO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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