CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ06 VDA

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,263 mi
Last recorded73,263 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2018 73,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded through behind wheel arch within a 30 cm of seat belt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded through behind wheel arch within 30 cm of seat belt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both starting to corrode slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper has slight damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn smooth on inside edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion by front seat belt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn very smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spots of corrosion appearing underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant bottle nearly empty

corrosion appearing around fuel filler cap

oil level very low

Pass 17 Aug 2017 65,723 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades streaking/splitting[WBBR0016/18]

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***Advise replace lower wishbone*** (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ***multi skin*** (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***Advise replace lower wishbone*** (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 65,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ***Parking permit seriously obstructing the driver's view of the road[unable to remove without possibly damaging sticker]*** (8.3.1e)

Front windscreen wiper blades streaking/splitting[WBBR0016/18]

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***Advise replace lower wishbone*** (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ***multi skin*** (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ***Advise replace lower wishbone*** (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 56,679 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 56,679 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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,811 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,065 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 26,897 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 26,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,675 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 22,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 16,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,637 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ06 VDA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDA, 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

How do I check the history of GJ06 VDA?

You can check the full history of GJ06 VDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ06 VDA registered?

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

Is GJ06 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ06 VDA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ06 VDA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ06 VDA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.