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OE56 GSV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,365 mi
Last recorded77,365 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 GSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 77,353 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very close to cords being exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose has been temp fixed with makeshift fixings (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,413 miles

Engine coolant low

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken, system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp poor dipped beam pattern

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket of temporary design/emergency repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 73,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and worn inner shoulder, advise replace very soon as secondary rubber exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount home made but is secure at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2017 69,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and inner secondary rubber exposed, advise change now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 61,118 miles

Interior mirror missing

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

Offside rear axle bush worn

Water leak from thermostat housing

Fail 3 Oct 2016 61,118 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Interior mirror missing

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

Offside rear axle bush worn

Water leak from thermostat housing

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,347 miles

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)

signs of coolant leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 56,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

signs of coolant leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,704 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 51,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,324 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 46,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,831 miles

Deep surface scratch in centre of screen

Fail 19 Oct 2012 39,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Deep surface scratch in centre of screen

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

PAS reservoir damp

Pass 5 Nov 2010 28,833 miles

Front discs worn thin

Fail 5 Nov 2010 28,833 miles

Front discs worn thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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OE56 GSV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OE56 GSV, 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 OE56 GSV registered?

OE56 GSV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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