MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Fuel flap area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Fuel flap area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre worn to limit and perished/cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs are worn
off side front lower arm bush slightly perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs are worn
off side front lower arm bush slightly perished
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front discs are starting to wear thin
front pads 80% worn
front discs are starting to wear thin
front pads 80% worn
N/s/r shock absorber top moumting has worn
O/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted on inner edge
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL55 GRU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GL55 GRU, 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 GRU registered?
GL55 GRU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 February 2006.
Is GL55 GRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL55 GRU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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