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GF06 FPL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,154 mi
Last recorded34,154 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 FPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 34,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper split on edges

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside wiper split on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

light corrosion on both sills

Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,419 miles

light corrosion on n/s/center outer sill.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,242 miles

Nearside center outer sill blistered but not holed.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 29,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside center outer sill blistered but not holed.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,010 miles

small rust patch on n/s sill

Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,593 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 20,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on nearside sill

Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rust spot on nearside sill

Pass 8 Mar 2013 13,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,065 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 10,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,448 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 4,195 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 2,941 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GF06 FPL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF06 FPL, 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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GF06 FPL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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