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GF06 SRU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,439 mi
Last recorded71,439 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 SRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 71,439 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 71,439 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 65,602 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 22 May 2017 65,602 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

wipers smearing

Pass 22 May 2017 65,602 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 57,318 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 57,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2015 53,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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)

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

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

front pads getting low

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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)

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

front pads getting low

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished 165/65/13

Fail 21 Mar 2014 46,019 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished 165/65/13

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,353 miles

Advise offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2013 36,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Advise brake fluid level is low

Advise offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,777 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 30,777 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,426 miles

both front tyres sid walls perrising cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 3 Sep 2010 24,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres sid walls perrising cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,613 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 20,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,342 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 SRU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GF06 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

GF06 SRU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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