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LS56 GNO

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,341 mi
Last recorded48,341 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 GNO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 48,341 miles

os seal corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2026 48,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,018 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,499 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer sill corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,142 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [rear] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,484 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 27,553 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 27,195 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat housing leaking

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

Front Wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 26,666 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 25,968 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 25,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,239 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 24,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,450 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 22,232 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 21,268 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,426 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 20,426 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,149 miles

Advise discs worn

Advise surface cracks in both rear tyres

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,019 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,061 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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LS56 GNO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS56 GNO, 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 LS56 GNO registered?

LS56 GNO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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