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MD55 GWZ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,551 mi
Last recorded65,551 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 GWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 65,551 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 65,474 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 60,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 59,829 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 56,704 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 51,199 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 51,193 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,420 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 47,420 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 36,614 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 36,614 miles

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced and nearside rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working and nearside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 29,924 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer side

offside front tyre has small cracks on the outer edge

Fail 2 Jan 2019 29,924 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer side

offside front tyre has small cracks on the outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,120 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 26,120 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 22,149 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 21,562 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 19,092 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 17,881 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 17,881 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,600 miles

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Jan 2011 15,116 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front wipers smearing screen

osf, osr and nsr tyre side wall cracking

slight seepage of grease from os inner cv boot

Pass 13 Jan 2010 13,148 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)

all 4 tyres;outer sidewalls perishing

n/s/r inner tyre sidewall slight distortion

Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,363 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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MD55 GWZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD55 GWZ, 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 MD55 GWZ registered?

MD55 GWZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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