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FD06 GYX

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 GYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 135,215 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 124,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r beam bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion at front subframe fixing points

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/ headlight slightly wet on inside

outer silsl weak/poor

rear inner sill corrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

surface corrosion some power steering pipes

under body corrosion places

Fail 22 Feb 2017 124,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken of ehaust (7.1.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r beam bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion at front subframe fixing points

n/s/ headlight slightly wet on inside

outer silsl weak/poor

rear inner sill corrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

surface corrosion some power steering pipes

under body corrosion places

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,090 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 85,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 79,531 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 79,272 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 69,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,640 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 59,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,437 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,117 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 39,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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FD06 GYX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple 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 FD06 GYX, 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 FD06 GYX registered?

FD06 GYX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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