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GJ06 JBY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,764 mi
Last recorded25,764 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 JBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 25,764 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2026 25,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 21,890 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 21,890 miles

Position lamp not working Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2024 16,561 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 7,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 7,150 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 6,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 6,525 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 5,962 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 5,633 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 5,418 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 5,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 4,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 3,553 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 2,237 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 2,237 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 771 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,381 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,981 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 7,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 6,428 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 JBY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

GJ06 JBY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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