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GJ06 ZXB

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,729 mi
Last recorded127,729 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 127,729 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 127,729 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 126,208 miles

Front brake hoses fitted incorrectly

Offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 126,202 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses fitted incorrectly

Offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 124,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 122,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,007 miles

Emissions require attention

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2018 86,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Emissions require attention

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,046 miles

Air bag flashed on but went off

Exhaust blow

Offside ball joint fairer slightly split

Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,958 miles

Drivers side washer not working

Engine warning light on

Fail 9 Apr 2016 82,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside (1.8)

Seat belt stitching badly frayed Offside front (5.2.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Near side front (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers side washer not working

Engine warning light on

Pass 11 May 2015 77,501 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust bracket broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel missing

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 May 2014 67,479 miles

Engine light on

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 54,872 miles
Fail 5 May 2013 54,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,439 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2011 33,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,469 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,047 miles

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

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 ZXB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

GJ06 ZXB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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The MOT history for GJ06 ZXB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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