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BD06 ELW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,801 mi
Last recorded65,801 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 ELW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,801 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 65,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,376 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear wheel bearing sounds rough when rotated

Fail 6 Jul 2015 57,376 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear wheel bearing sounds rough when rotated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,160 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,219 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,890 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Fail 28 Oct 2011 28,887 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 21,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 21,338 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,663 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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BD06 ELW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

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

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