MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake hose incorrectly fitted but not fowling
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake hose incorrectly fitted but not fowling
Offside Front perished cracking
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear perished cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake hose incorrectly fitted but not fowling
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake hose incorrectly fitted but not fowling
Offside Front perished cracking
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear perished cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre pressure low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre perished cracking
coolant level low /thermostat housing leaking
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front tyre perished cracking
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre pressure low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant level low /thermostat housing leaking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
off side & near side rear tyres perished
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
off side & near side rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GY56 XZV 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 56.3%.
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 XZV, 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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GY56 XZV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2006.
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