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BD06 EKU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,645 mi
Last recorded43,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 EKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 43,645 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 43,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 41,251 miles

Nearside Front LOWER SCREEN CRAKCED

Pass 6 Jun 2022 39,063 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 31 May 2022 39,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack n/s/f (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 8 Jun 2021 37,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 34,495 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 31,063 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,646 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 25,613 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 May 2016 22,356 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 22,356 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2015 18,800 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 18,800 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 15,292 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 12,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 9,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 7,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 5,590 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 4,262 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 4,262 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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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BD06 EKU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BD06 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD06 EKU registered?

BD06 EKU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is BD06 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 EKU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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