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DG55 GPO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,400 mi
Last recorded75,400 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 GPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 75,400 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 64,731 miles

wipers split.

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

bonnet hinges seizing

seat belts slow to retract.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,927 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,604 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,870 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,399 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,438 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,195 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2012 46,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,712 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 43,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,606 miles

battery light on

brake fluid level getting low

handbrake travel high

o/s/f head light cluster insecure

rear tyre side walls perishing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 39,584 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

battery light on

brake fluid level getting low

handbrake travel high

o/s/f head light cluster insecure

rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,292 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,372 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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DG55 GPO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DG55 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

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

Is DG55 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 GPO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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