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GJ06 UPX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,243 mi
Last recorded42,243 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 42,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 39,073 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 37,246 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 37,246 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 35,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,789 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,882 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 32,864 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,939 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,085 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,754 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 23,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,553 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 17,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,510 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 7,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,256 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 UPX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ06 UPX registered?

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

Is GJ06 UPX safe to buy?

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