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KG56 GYV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,377 mi
Last recorded46,377 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 GYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,377 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arch inner front (2.4.A.3)

coolant low

Fail 12 Sep 2017 46,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arch inner front (2.4.A.3)

coolant low

Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,613 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

coolant level low

Fail 13 Sep 2016 42,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both front tyres perishing

coolant level low

Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,069 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 36,069 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 32,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,165 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 28,027 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,336 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 16,818 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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KG56 GYV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG56 GYV, 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 KG56 GYV registered?

KG56 GYV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is KG56 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG56 GYV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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