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GV56 XNP

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,662 mi
Last recorded87,662 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,662 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 85,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,606 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush on wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush on wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,915 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 81,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil Leak

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,166 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,014 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 60,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,150 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 57,150 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,206 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,120 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 13,310 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 XNP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

GV56 XNP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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