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KG56 GZD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 GZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 75,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 72,600 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 72,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 68,639 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 64,071 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 64,030 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 57,117 miles

Nearside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Floor slightly corroded

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 57,117 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Floor slightly corroded

Offside Outer Sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 56,059 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,027 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to both lower inner sills

Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,938 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to nearside front and offside front floor pan

Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2017 49,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust front mounting broken (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexi borken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,179 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 44,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure Bush pulled through arm (2.4.G.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 36,244 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,033 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 33,013 miles

NSR tyre perished

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 29,881 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,760 miles

SLIGHT PERISHING TO NSR TYRE

Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,305 miles

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

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

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 GZD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KG56 GZD, 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 GZD registered?

KG56 GZD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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