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GY56 YBC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,255 mi
Last recorded39,255 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 39,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 38,060 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 37,264 miles

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

underneath of vehicle slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front floor pan corroding, not excessive!

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch lower starting to get corroded

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

Offside Front floor pan corroding , not excessive !

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 36,793 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread has a deep cut present! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded near seat belt anchorage. hole present! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rubber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front floor pan corroding, not excessive!

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch lower starting to get corroded

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

Offside Front floor pan corroding , not excessive !

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 36,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top mount slight play present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 35,244 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant - thermostat housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 3.9mm and tyres wearing inner edges and perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 34,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 32,599 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,974 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 28,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,059 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,443 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 20,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,748 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 YBC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY56 YBC registered?

GY56 YBC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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