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GR55 RKV

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,884 mi
Last recorded99,884 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 RKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,884 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,884 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,680 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

uneven idle(lumpy)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,414 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 89,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 83,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,021 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 77,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 70,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,225 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 22 Feb 2010 50,829 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,829 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,299 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 RKV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GR55 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

GR55 RKV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is GR55 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 RKV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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