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LY06 GKE

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,330 mi
Last recorded99,330 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 GKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 99,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 165/65/13 T 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 93,620 miles

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

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both left & right (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 165/65/13 T 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 93,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,410 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 91,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,219 miles

Coolant leak ()

both outer sill starting to coodded

front exhaust flexi pulled away

Fail 12 Aug 2016 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

other parts of outer sill corroded.

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,104 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 73,104 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,226 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 7 Aug 2013 57,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,808 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,289 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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LY06 GKE 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 55%.

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 LY06 GKE, 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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LY06 GKE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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