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GP06 YXL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,449 mi
Last recorded23,449 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 YXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 23,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner & outer. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front foot wells / subframe area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 23,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner & outer. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front foot wells / subframe area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 19,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

nearside and offside front floor areas slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 18,433 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside front - floor area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area's

front wiper blades are deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2023 18,397 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area's next to gearbox mount x2 - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside front - floor area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area's

front wiper blades are deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2022 14,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 14,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 9,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 9,576 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 9,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 9,423 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 9,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush has come away from metal rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens smashed shows white light (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 9,355 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 9,203 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 8,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 8,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 8,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,383 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 7,251 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,408 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 6,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

perishing on the outer sidewall of the nearside front tyre

perishing on the outer sidewall of the nearside rear tyre

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 YXL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GP06 YXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP06 YXL registered?

GP06 YXL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is GP06 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 YXL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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