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BD56 ERJ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,603 mi
Last recorded36,603 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ERJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 36,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 36,065 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 35,356 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 35,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 34,686 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 34,686 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear outer sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,066 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 33,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 31,781 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,636 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,403 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,917 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 26,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,993 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,128 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,710 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,529 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,994 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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BD56 ERJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BD56 ERJ, 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 BD56 ERJ registered?

BD56 ERJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is BD56 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 ERJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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