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GL55 KCV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,122 mi
Last recorded117,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 KCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2018 117,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch top of arch around fuel filler (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres worn smooth inner edges

corrosion to both inner sills,both rear chassis rails and nearside front floor pan

slight damage to both front road wheels inner rims

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,392 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,392 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,702 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,073 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 91,073 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,707 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,787 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,995 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,995 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,044 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 47,044 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 33,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 33,745 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 KCV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

GL55 KCV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is GL55 KCV safe to buy?

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