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GD06 NKM

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,380 mi
Last recorded96,380 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 NKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 96,380 miles

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,987 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 89,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,535 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,535 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,957 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 76,950 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,757 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 70,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,059 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,059 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,997 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,917 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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GD06 NKM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

GD06 NKM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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