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GR55 OTN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,983 mi
Last recorded41,983 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 OTN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,983 miles

Both front tyres worn heavy on inner edges

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 41,892 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn heavy on inner edges

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,811 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 33,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 26,265 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 26,265 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres perishing

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front lower arm rear bush split

Offside front tyre on limit inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Slight corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Slight corrosion to nearside front turret area

Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,370 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 13,129 miles

both lower arms,rear bushes in poor condition

o/s/f disic in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2011 6,533 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 3,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 3,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 18,861 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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GR55 OTN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR55 OTN, 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 GR55 OTN registered?

GR55 OTN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is GR55 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 OTN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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