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BD56 ETU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,405 mi
Last recorded77,405 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ETU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 77,405 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2017 70,733 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,533 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 66,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,880 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 60,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 54,839 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 54,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 47,739 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,739 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,916 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,800 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,192 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 21,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ETU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD56 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

BD56 ETU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is BD56 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 ETU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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