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GY56 XMA

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,370 mi
Last recorded67,370 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 XMA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,370 miles

Both Rear Axle Bush/Mountings Deteriorating Not Showing Excessive Movement

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan Under Seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 67,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Engine Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both Rear Axle Bush/Mountings Deteriorating Not Showing Excessive Movement

Exhaust Front Hanger Corroded/Broken

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan Under Seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,064 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 66,064 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,762 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,711 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 54,710 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,773 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

carried out temp repair to battery security

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2014 49,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,653 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 34,409 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,202 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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GY56 XMA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

GY56 XMA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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