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KJ56 GVE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,563 mi
Last recorded99,563 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 GVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 99,563 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 99,563 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 98,023 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 7,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,645 miles

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

both front top mounts noisy

both sills corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 15 Jul 2019 95,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / closing panel marked with blue chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked with blue chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front top mounts noisy

both sills corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,638 miles

Offside Front sill small corroded hole

Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,099 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 90,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,738 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 82,612 miles

dash lights not working

Fail 3 Oct 2015 82,612 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

dash lights not working

tytre size 165/65/13

Pass 4 Oct 2014 74,266 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 74,266 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,274 miles

front brake discs worn....

n/s/f & o//s/r tyres wearing edges......

Fail 29 Sep 2011 48,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,571 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,795 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,240 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 GVE 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 65%.

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 KJ56 GVE, 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 KJ56 GVE registered?

KJ56 GVE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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