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GV06 XWJ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 XWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,511 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,940 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 82,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,654 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,019 miles

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 64,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 55,109 miles

Both rear vtyres starting to perish(cracks in outer edges)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 55,102 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Advance wear to front brake discs and pads(inner pads)

Both rear vtyres starting to perish(cracks in outer edges)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 42,075 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 34,519 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 34,519 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,065 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,411 miles

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

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

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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GV06 XWJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV06 XWJ, 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 GV06 XWJ registered?

GV06 XWJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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