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DG55 GPJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,809 mi
Last recorded50,809 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 GPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,809 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 50,653 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 47,914 miles

corrosion to outer sills

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes unbonded

wear to front brake discs

Fail 21 Nov 2015 47,914 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes unbonded

wear to front brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,846 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing edges

surface corrosion to outer sills

Fail 11 Nov 2014 44,846 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing edges

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,941 miles

corrosion inner and outer sills and floor plans will not push through with thumb pressure

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slight corrosion and lip

various minor marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 20 Nov 2013 41,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion inner and outer sills and floor plans will not push through with thumb pressure

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slight corrosion and lip

various minor marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,233 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

spare tyre low on pressure

Fail 23 Nov 2012 39,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

spare tyre low on pressure

Pass 19 Nov 2011 36,606 miles

alloy wheels damaged

dash lights inop

front brake discs worn

front wishbone bushes unbonded

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres very badly cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,565 miles

engine water level low , slight noise from fan belt , damage to alloy rims , dent to o/s/f wing , spare tyre flat , exhaust system corroded , vehicle under body corroded , wear to front brake discs , rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing low cracking in tread

Fail 19 Nov 2010 33,565 miles

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

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

engine water level low , slight noise from fan belt , damage to alloy rims , dent to o/s/f wing , spare tyre flat , exhaust system corroded , vehicle under body corroded , wear to front brake discs , rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing low cracking in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,784 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 30,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

inner wing cover insecure

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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DG55 GPJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DG55 GPJ, 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 DG55 GPJ registered?

DG55 GPJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is DG55 GPJ safe to buy?

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