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GJ06 ZVE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,156 mi
Last recorded93,156 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 ZVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,156 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 92,979 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Both front (3.6.B.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,125 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,385 miles

Flexi brake pipes very close to touching wheel

Fail 30 Sep 2015 65,126 miles

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

Flexi brake pipes very close to touching wheel

Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

has smell of fuel from underside of vehicle but no visable leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,741 miles

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

has smell of fuel from underside of vehicle but no visable leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,391 miles

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush, bonding starting to deteriate

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars on the inner edge of the tread area

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,964 miles

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

slight dent on n/s body work (no sharp edges)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,114 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,812 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 26,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2009 21,638 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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 ZVE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

GJ06 ZVE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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