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GY56 FYW

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,736 mi
Last recorded11,736 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 FYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2016 11,736 miles

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

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

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

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

MIL light on

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 8,289 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 6,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 3,667 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 705 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 30,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 24,478 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,388 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front lower arm bush bonding deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 17 Dec 2009 18,388 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front lower arm bush bonding deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

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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GY56 FYW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY56 FYW, 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 GY56 FYW registered?

GY56 FYW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is GY56 FYW safe to buy?

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