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CA06 GDX

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,863 mi
Last recorded88,863 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 GDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 88,863 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,233 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 86,233 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,859 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 82,768 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion o/s outer sill panel (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 78,480 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s, also split blades (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,658 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 74,658 miles

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,269 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 60,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 54,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,852 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,417 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,919 miles

front tyres worn

o/s wishbone rear bush displacing

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,604 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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CA06 GDX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA06 GDX, 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 CA06 GDX registered?

CA06 GDX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is CA06 GDX safe to buy?

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