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GY06 MLJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,590 mi
Last recorded76,590 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,590 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 76,570 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,969 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

body underside has surface rust

Fail 8 Apr 2019 72,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

body underside has surface rust

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,820 miles

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

cracking to rear axle bushes

exhaust front flexi deteriorated(not blowing)

underside rusting

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,162 miles

rear axle bushes cracking

underside rusting

Fail 28 Mar 2017 68,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres near wear limit

rear axle bushes cracking

underside rusting

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,920 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,183 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2015 58,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,159 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,665 miles

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 43,665 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,564 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,940 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,093 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 25,093 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,103 miles

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

Offside 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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GY06 MLJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GY06 MLJ, 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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GY06 MLJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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