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GN06 VWY

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,430 mi
Last recorded78,430 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 VWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear child seat fitted

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 2 Mar 2019 72,933 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 72,933 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 69,374 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,068 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 57,673 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,871 miles

front brake discs deteriorated and worn very thin inner surface

front brake pads worn close to the min legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2014 53,870 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs deteriorated and worn very thin inner surface

front brake pads worn close to the min legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,176 miles

both rear tyres perished and deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2013 50,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished and deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,477 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

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

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

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

coolant level low

o/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Mar 2012 46,477 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

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

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

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

coolant level low

o/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2011 41,176 miles

N/S and O/S rear tyres perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

Pass 25 May 2010 33,830 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perrished no ply exposed at time of test.

Pass 8 May 2009 26,254 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 26,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level under bonnet just above minimum at time of test.

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 VWY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

GN06 VWY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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