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GY56 YBM

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,463 mi
Last recorded59,463 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YBM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side headlamp unit slightly insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side headlamp unit slightly insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2011 42,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs surfaces worn / brake pad linings look slightly low / worn???

tyres outer side walls slightly perished /deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs surfaces worn / brake pad linings look slightly low / worn???

tyres outer side walls slightly perished /deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2010 34,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front wheel trim missing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front wheel trim missing

Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front wheel trim missing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

near side front wheel trim missing

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 YBM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YBM, 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 YBM registered?

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

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