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BD06 ELU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,820 mi
Last recorded63,820 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 ELU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 63,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,905 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 62,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 60,765 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 60,750 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 58,770 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 58,770 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 56,838 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under vehicle and outer sills have corrosion

Fail 15 May 2018 56,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under vehicle and outer sills have corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 55,316 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear inner and outer sills becoming weakened by corrosion

Fail 9 May 2017 55,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 165/65X13 77T (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear inner and outer sills becoming weakened by corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 51,718 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 51,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 49,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 48,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,567 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 45,652 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 43,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 42,343 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 36,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pipe leaking

discs and pads 70-80% worn

Pass 21 May 2009 36,165 miles

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

clutch pipe leaking

discs and pads 70-80% worn

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 ELU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BD06 ELU, 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 BD06 ELU registered?

BD06 ELU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is BD06 ELU safe to buy?

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