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GF06 XST

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,319 mi
Last recorded60,319 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 XST
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,319 miles

nearside front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2017 60,319 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nearside inner brake pad and disc in dangerous condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,151 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished in tread area

Fail 9 Dec 2016 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished in tread area

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 42,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 41,103 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Jul 2014 41,103 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 36,595 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 36,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 31,620 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 31,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,966 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,603 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 XST is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

GF06 XST is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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