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GN06 VLK

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

114,975 mi
Last recorded114,975 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 VLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 114,975 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower a piller

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 114,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower a piller

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 91,829 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,879 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 72,725 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 68,863 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 68,863 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 61,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,649 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2017 44,643 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,537 miles

front pads worn close

Fail 1 Feb 2016 35,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads worn close

Pass 30 Jan 2015 27,071 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 27,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 23,018 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 23,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,705 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 19,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,473 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 13,215 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

battery state of charge very poor

offside front tyre appears under-inflated

Pass 10 Feb 2011 13,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery state of charge very poor

offside front tyre appears under-inflated

Pass 8 Feb 2010 12,917 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to livestock cage fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 11,069 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 11,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GN06 VLK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 GN06 VLK, 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 GN06 VLK registered?

GN06 VLK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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