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GL06 GDY

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,773 mi
Last recorded65,773 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 GDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 65,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion nearside inner wheel arch and body sill

corrosion on floor pans

corrosion on front subframe mountings

gearbox has a misting of oil

offside front suspension top mounting has play

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,132 miles

corrosion offside body sill(rear)

gearbox has a misting of oil

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight damage nearside outer cv boot

slight play offside front suspension top mount

Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,421 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on offside bodysill

slight play in offside front suspension top mount

wipers starting to smear

Fail 6 Nov 2017 60,421 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on offside bodysill

slight play in offside front suspension top mount

wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,931 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play offside front top mount

Pass 7 Nov 2015 53,493 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 53,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

N/S/R tyre perrishing/cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2014 42,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R tyre perrishing/cracking

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,433 miles

all 4 tyres cracking around side walls

near side front wheel arch broken but not fouling against anything

Fail 10 Aug 2009 12,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all 4 tyres cracking around side walls

near side front wheel arch broken but not fouling against anything

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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GL06 GDY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 GL06 GDY, 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 GL06 GDY registered?

GL06 GDY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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