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GL55 GKK

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,138 mi
Last recorded115,138 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,138 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 115,133 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 114,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,914 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front brake pads wearing low

Some irregular tread wear to offside rear tyre

Some rust starting to offside & nearside step sills

Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,914 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some irregular tread wear to offside rear tyre

Some rust starting to offside & nearside step sills

Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,031 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 63,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,423 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 47,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,531 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 14 Mar 2012 35,531 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,912 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,739 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 5,944 miles

slight handbrake travel

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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GL55 GKK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GL55 GKK, 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 GL55 GKK registered?

GL55 GKK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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