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GL06 YKO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,390 mi
Last recorded68,390 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 YKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,390 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 68,382 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r sill not welded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 68,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill also seatbelt prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch also seatbelt prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear most wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside axle beam bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

various other areas of corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,355 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside outer sill's (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,551 miles

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,370 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,152 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 15,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 YKO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

GL06 YKO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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