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GJ06 GVX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,986 mi
Last recorded67,986 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 GVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 67,986 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough stiff when turning lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear end of sill/arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,038 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 56,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 54,182 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 51,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 51,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/trailing arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 48,811 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,214 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 44,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,436 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,871 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 41,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,387 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,202 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,972 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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GJ06 GVX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ06 GVX, 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 GJ06 GVX registered?

GJ06 GVX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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