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KJ56 GFA

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,931 mi
Last recorded81,931 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 GFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 81,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 73,100 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2022 67,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear exhaust bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slightly loose (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front inner wing panels (wheel arches) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle, coated in sealant

Fail 3 May 2022 66,999 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear exhaust bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slightly loose (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front inner wing panels (wheel arches) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise, condition of bonnet handle

advise, parking brae lever travel

underside of vehicle, coated in sealant

Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,947 miles

corrosion to front inner wings and subframe mounting area

Fail 7 Aug 2020 64,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front inner wings and subframe mounting area

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,208 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,939 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded with susp/mounting on n/side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very perished/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 61,939 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed with in susp/mounting for sub-frame on o/side( arm) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Upper Coolant leak heater valve/hoses ? or valve leaking coolant ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded with susp/mounting on n/side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very perished/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,971 miles

(wheels) o/s/f and n/s/rear wheels out of shape

Nearside Front (tyres) perished/ wheel out of shape

Offside Rear (tyres) perished

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,180 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 54,016 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,983 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,360 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 48,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut but not to cords

Fail 25 Aug 2011 41,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake discs corroded

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,192 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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KJ56 GFA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ56 GFA, 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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KJ56 GFA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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