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GL06 VLH

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,067 mi
Last recorded53,067 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 VLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 53,067 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor -sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle floor -sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing

Pass 28 Jun 2025 51,332 miles

Body not fully secure rott gen advisory (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 49,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body not fully secure sills outer (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wheel and tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Body not fully secure sills advisory (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2023 47,516 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body not fully secure SILLS (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Body not fully secure SILLS (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 44,505 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 40,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 39,433 miles

Offside Front Lower slight corrosion to chassis rail

slight corrosion to both front floors

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2019 36,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,757 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,108 miles

alloys slightly bent

front discs slightly worn

front number plate detiorated

surface corrosion surface and underbody

wipers splitting on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2016 22,775 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,823 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 18,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,042 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 15,046 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,443 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)

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 VLH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GL06 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

GL06 VLH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2006.

Is GL06 VLH safe to buy?

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