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OE56 GVT

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,307 mi
Last recorded66,307 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 GVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,307 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2016 65,429 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users nearside front wing (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly BOTH (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,384 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 8 Dec 2015 58,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 14 Nov 2014 52,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges, advise replacement soon

unable to check rear seat belts due to baby safety seats fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,346 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges, advise replacement soon

unable to check rear seat belts due to baby safety seats fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,610 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wipers split but not affect the clearing of the screen

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 47,610 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wipers split but not affect the clearing of the screen

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,312 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 42,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,888 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,314 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,216 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,216 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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OE56 GVT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

OE56 GVT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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