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GR06 JVH

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,950 mi
Last recorded79,950 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 JVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 79,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,018 miles

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

Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 78,018 miles

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

Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,760 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 75,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,452 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 69,728 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,446 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 67,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure

engine light on

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s wiper split

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall badly split and perished but cords not visible

slight dampness in both headlamps

speedo illumination not working

Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 65,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition [ perished ]

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,300 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition [ perished ]

Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,236 miles

front brake pads thin.

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 JVH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JVH, 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 GR06 JVH registered?

GR06 JVH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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