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GW55 HVE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,940 mi
Last recorded71,940 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 HVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,940 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive baulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive baulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (inner wheel arch area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 71,933 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive baulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive baulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (inner wheel arch area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,359 miles

fuel filter corroded

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,431 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 56,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in side arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,604 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 54,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,673 miles

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

Nearside Front floor pan slight corrosion

Offside Front floor pan slight corrosion

Offside Rear Lower sill slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,378 miles

both front tyres showing signs of deterioration / wearing uneven

Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,175 miles

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

nearside and offside front wipers smearing close to excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,202 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 47,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,778 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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GW55 HVE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GW55 HVE, 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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GW55 HVE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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