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GU06 GCV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,022 mi
Last recorded99,022 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 GCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 99,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 89,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 81,762 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front body bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

general corrosion to body, underside

offside front and nearside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2020 81,733 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front body bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

general corrosion to body, underside

offside front and nearside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,786 miles

bodywork corroded generally, underside

front inner wings corroded

front suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,849 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 44,310 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,744 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,238 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 17,989 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 12,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,649 miles

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 11 Mar 2009 3,543 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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GU06 GCV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU06 GCV, 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 GU06 GCV registered?

GU06 GCV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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