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GW55 OJO

2006 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

35,008 mi
Last recorded35,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 OJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 35,008 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 35,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 34,992 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM/AXLE BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM/AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed AND FLAT. 165/65 13. FRONT TYRES FROM 2018. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 NSF/OSF POLISH LENS. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre PERISHED AND CUTS IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 165/65 13. REAR TYRES FROM 2006.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTSIDE EDGE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 165/65 13. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front WING DAMAGED. RECOMMEND REPAIR.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65 13. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR INNER SILLS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 32,308 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge 165 65 13

Pass 25 Mar 2024 30,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 30,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,574 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 27,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front wind has damage not likely to cause injury

Pass 21 Feb 2022 26,387 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing damage to body ------- possible damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 26,387 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing damage to body ------- possible damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 24,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 24,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 21,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,051 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 10,654 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 10,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 10,072 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 10,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 9,372 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 8,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 7,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 6,827 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 6,087 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 5,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 3,897 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 OJO is a 2006 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OJO, 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 GW55 OJO registered?

GW55 OJO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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