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GX56 DFG

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,501 mi
Last recorded100,501 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 DFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,501 miles

Both front anti roll bar d bush's worn

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

items removed from drivers view prior to start of test

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2017 100,387 miles

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

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

Both front anti roll bar d bush's worn

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

items removed from drivers view prior to start of test

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,403 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGES

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,093 miles

CORROSION TO INNER AND OUTER SILL,S AND FLOORS

PLAY IN REAR TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS

STRONG ADVISE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,087 miles

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE OUTER SILL, REAR INNER SILLS.

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

WEAR TO SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 88,087 miles

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

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

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE OUTER SILL, REAR INNER SILLS.

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

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

WEAR TO SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,440 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2013 78,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,823 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 63,823 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,030 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 50,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,963 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,341 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 29,341 miles

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

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

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

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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GX56 DFG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 GX56 DFG, 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 GX56 DFG registered?

GX56 DFG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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