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GK06 PTY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,413 mi
Last recorded81,413 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 PTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 81,413 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,899 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 79,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,557 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres split and perished

Fail 5 Mar 2013 76,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,724 miles

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,552 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,552 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,682 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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GK06 PTY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GK06 PTY, 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 GK06 PTY?

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What year was GK06 PTY registered?

GK06 PTY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is GK06 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK06 PTY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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