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GL55 RVV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,825 mi
Last recorded43,825 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 43,825 miles

offside and nearside bottom arm inner bushes half split out,rear tyres perished,nearside front tyre on 1.6mm,front pads on min mark,offside outer sill corroded not yet through

Pass 17 Feb 2022 37,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 33,990 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 32,828 miles

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

Offside Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 30,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 27,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower edge of inner arch towards sill assembly corroded and can be crumbled with finger pressure but box section not breached at present. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / quarter panel corroded and layered behind arch trim. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in offside of steering rack - suspect balljoint on the inner portion of the track rod.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 27,603 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower edge of inner arch towards sill assembly corroded and can be crumbled with finger pressure but box section not breached at present. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / quarter panel corroded and layered behind arch trim. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in offside of steering rack - suspect balljoint on the inner portion of the track rod.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 26,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) could do with replacing at some point ()

offside outer body sill damaged slightly,nearside rear wing panel damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2018 26,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) could do with replacing at some point ()

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

offside outer body sill damaged slightly,nearside rear wing panel damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Quite a lot of play in offside steering rack inner joint area.

Squeak from offside rear brake.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 24,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Quite a lot of play in offside steering rack inner joint area.

Squeak from offside rear brake.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,029 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls & treads cracked no cords visible

Pass 4 Jan 2013 12,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 10,841 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 10,233 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 9,350 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 7,557 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 RVV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

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

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