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GP06 CAU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,803 mi
Last recorded50,803 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 CAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2022 50,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 50,800 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 50,798 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,168 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,801 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 47,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from cooling housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 47,617 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 47,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 47,127 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 47,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,275 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge 165/65/13

Fail 2 Jun 2014 36,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid resevoir fluid level low

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge 165/65/13

Pass 19 Jun 2013 29,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,757 miles

nsr tyre poor, spare tyre poor.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,385 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,420 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 11,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,534 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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GP06 CAU 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 63.2%.

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 GP06 CAU, 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 GP06 CAU registered?

GP06 CAU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GP06 CAU safe to buy?

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