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GL55 GSY

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,603 mi
Last recorded90,603 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 90,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 82,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 82,753 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,133 miles

corrosion forming nearside rear inner sill,offside centre lip and nearside front floor

Fail 29 Dec 2016 77,074 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corner (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around clutch hose from brake master cylinder reservoir

offside outer sill lip corroding centre

Pass 29 Dec 2015 67,464 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 61,635 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,045 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,878 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,862 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 37,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,846 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,064 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,175 miles

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 GSY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GSY, 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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GL55 GSY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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