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GL06 VME

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,953 mi
Last recorded42,953 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 VME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 42,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,495 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 40,495 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 37,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 34,000 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 30,069 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 23,762 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 15,782 miles

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

all tyres badly perished

Fail 25 Jul 2009 15,782 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres badly perished

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 VME is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

GL06 VME is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 August 2006.

Is GL06 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 VME shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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