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GR06 EGU

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,886 mi
Last recorded109,886 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 EGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 109,886 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s and n/s sill corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2023 109,886 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s and n/s sill corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2022 105,157 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 105,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,132 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 99,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 93,694 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 31 Aug 2020 93,678 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side plus both rear arches rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,868 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 91,868 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,779 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 88,779 miles

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

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 84,096 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,022 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 84,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,654 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 82,643 miles

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 78,108 miles

engine is leaking oil

n/s/f and o/s/r road wheels buckled

n/s/f brake flexy hose is damaged

n/s/f tyre is worn down too 2mm

o/s/f chassis leg is quite rusty

o/s/r inner and outer sill is quite rusty

Pass 6 May 2014 70,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front and o/s/r wheel rims are buckled

both front tyres are wearing low

Pass 21 May 2013 59,906 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 59,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 52,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear tyres old and perishing

Pass 31 May 2011 47,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,457 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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GR06 EGU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GR06 EGU, 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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GR06 EGU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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