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EK06 GPU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,343 mi
Last recorded68,343 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 GPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 68,343 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,555 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,391 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

all four tyre perishing

slight corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Mar 2018 62,391 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyre perishing

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,401 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 59,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,978 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 55,978 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,474 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,853 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 39,599 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 39,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,041 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,467 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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EK06 GPU 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 68.8%.

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 EK06 GPU, 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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EK06 GPU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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