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GY56 KFN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,445 mi
Last recorded61,445 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 KFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 61,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 58,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 58,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,515 miles

both front tyres worn near limit

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming corroded

front brake pads worn thin

n/s/r tyre becoming badly cracked and perished

o/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre perishing

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,363 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight damage to o/s/f tyre

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 52,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of o/s/r inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight damage to o/s/f tyre

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,656 miles

coolant level low (topped up)

various suspension bushs/components becoming worn/corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 50,656 miles

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

coolant level low (topped up)

various suspension bushs/components becoming worn/corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 48,780 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,657 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 43,657 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,208 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 29,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air filter housing insecure

both front tyres starting to become worn on inner edges (stepped tread)

front cross member slightly damaged/corroded

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

indicator/headlight switch becoming faulty/worn

vin plate missing from under bonnet

Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,857 miles

air filter housing insecure

both front tyres starting to become worn on inner edges (stepped tread)

front cross member slightly damaged/corroded

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

indicator/headlight switch becoming faulty/worn

vin plate missing from under bonnet

Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,625 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 22,625 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre badly cracked/perished

Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,140 miles

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

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

cracking to offside rear tyre sidewall

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 KFN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GY56 KFN, 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 KFN registered?

GY56 KFN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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