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GJ06 PVT

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,823 mi
Last recorded82,823 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 PVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake hoses perrished

Fail 21 Jun 2017 82,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake hoses perrished

Fail 14 Jun 2017 82,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside lightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated - corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 80,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,137 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,306 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 74,299 miles

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,575 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,669 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 71,669 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 65,372 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,348 miles

offside and nearside front tyre treads worn between 2-3mm

Fail 23 Mar 2009 35,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyre treads worn between 2-3mm

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 PVT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

GJ06 PVT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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