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GD06 GVM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,137 mi
Last recorded85,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 GVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres wearing edges and starting to perish

Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres wearing edges and starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,156 miles

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

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

osr tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Jul 2016 77,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part touching shock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2015 71,928 miles

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

osftyre wearing edges

Fail 25 Jul 2015 71,876 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

osftyre wearing edges

Fail 26 Jul 2014 66,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 66,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,797 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 54,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 54,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,167 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 48,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,618 miles

ADVISE: BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH DETERIORATED BUT NO EXCESS MOVEMENT. NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL INNER BEAD RIM SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 38,618 miles

ADVISE: BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH DETERIORATED BUT NO EXCESS MOVEMENT. NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL INNER BEAD RIM SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 30,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front wishbone back bush wearing

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,565 miles

offside front wishbone back bush wearing

rear tyre walls cracking

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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GD06 GVM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GD06 GVM, 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 GD06 GVM registered?

GD06 GVM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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