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GK06 VXC

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,833 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear door sill/chassis erea (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 71,364 miles

all of under side of car corroded

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear inner sills corroded

both sills corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Fail 16 Dec 2017 71,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

all of under side of car corroded

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear inner sills corroded

both sills corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,181 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,287 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,583 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 50,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,192 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,348 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush.. starting to separate

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,683 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,500 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 34,500 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,031 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 VXC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK06 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

GK06 VXC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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