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GJ06 XAT

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,549 mi
Last recorded78,549 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 XAT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 78,549 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wings and both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 78,549 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wings and both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,041 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 72,041 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 65,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 58,554 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,038 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,037 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,511 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,415 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 39,393 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 30,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,066 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 20,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 XAT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

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

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