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GF55 WDW

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,739 mi
Last recorded73,739 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 WDW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,739 miles

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

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

both wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

front section of exhaust mounting fixings to downpipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre has deep cracks in outer sidewall and in tread

offside front tyre nearly devoid of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre has deep cracks in tread

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 73,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at front (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

front section of exhaust mounting fixings to downpipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre has deep cracks in outer sidewall and in tread

offside front tyre nearly devoid of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre has deep cracks in tread

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,134 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

both wiper rubbers split

exhaust mounting corroded

front exhaust flange fixings corroded

light scoring to windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,359 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 61,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,518 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn low on inner edges (raised tread pattern)

exhaust mounting brackets corroded and front securing nuts corroded

windscreen has light scratching to lower edge of sept area

Fail 22 Apr 2014 55,483 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyre treads worn low on inner edges (raised tread pattern)

exhaust mounting brackets corroded and front securing nuts corroded

windscreen has light scratching to lower edge of sept area

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,029 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak gear box

Fail 5 Apr 2013 50,029 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front wipers worn

oil leak gear box

Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,446 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2011 41,442 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,988 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,913 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,768 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 23,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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GF55 WDW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GF55 WDW, 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 GF55 WDW registered?

GF55 WDW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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