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GL06 VLF

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,563 mi
Last recorded74,563 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 VLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 74,563 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 74,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,896 miles

Brake fluid level near min

Engine oil on MIN

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

O/S/F lower arm rear bush is becoming de bonded and will need changing soon.

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

There is corrosion to the outer door sill

Fail 20 Aug 2016 67,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner door sill and floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level near min

Engine oil on MIN

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

O/S/F lower arm rear bush is becoming de bonded and will need changing soon.

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

There is corrosion to the outer door sill

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,709 miles

O/S/F lower suspension arm bushes perishing and debonding.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 65,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F lower suspension arm bushes perishing and debonding.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,708 miles

Front tyres show signs of misalignment

Fail 22 Aug 2014 61,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres show signs of misalignment

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,949 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 57,949 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,057 miles

Battery insecure.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,819 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,761 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall poor condition.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,051 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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GL06 VLF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

GL06 VLF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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