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GF06 KGU

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,267 mi
Last recorded122,267 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 KGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2022 122,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around fuel flap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 120,488 miles

Coolant leak coolant bottle ()

Front inner pads starting to wear low

N/s/r axle bush deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

O/s/r axle bush deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2020 116,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 116,066 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 108,945 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 108,942 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis / inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,653 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 100,653 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 93,343 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2017 93,341 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 84,499 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 75,941 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 May 2015 75,941 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,061 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 46,624 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 35,685 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 27,769 miles

parking brake lever has only a small amount of reserve travel

Pass 15 May 2009 19,905 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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GF06 KGU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF06 KGU, 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 GF06 KGU registered?

GF06 KGU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2006.

Is GF06 KGU safe to buy?

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