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GK06 UPV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,507 mi
Last recorded73,507 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2019 73,507 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,022 miles

Rear wiper perished

exhaust system / rear fuel tank / front and rear chassis rails / front subframe mounts / underbody floor / rear brake hose ferrules - corroded

nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel arches and upper suspension turrets corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,449 miles

front suspension inner upper turrets / front chassis rails / front underbody floor - corroded

fuel tank / exhaust system / nearside and offside inner sills - corroded

rear chassis rails / rear brake hose metal ferrules / rear underbody floor - corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,018 miles

front suspension turrets / underbody floor / inner sills / exhaust system - corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2016 70,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded within 30cm of axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded within 30cm of axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wiper splitting

front suspension turrets / underbody floor / inner sills / exhaust system - corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,643 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 67,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,427 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,731 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,971 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,835 miles

Nearside Front 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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GK06 UPV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GK06 UPV, 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 GK06 UPV registered?

GK06 UPV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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