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BD56 FLW

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,220 mi
Last recorded53,220 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2023 53,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner / outer sill - within 30cm of rear axel / frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner / outer sill - within 30cm of rear axel / frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both n/s & o/s rear chassis areas corroded (Above rear frame)

Corrosion around both front floor areas

Corrosion around fuel filler cap area

Corrosion around inner sills in places front to rear

Corrosion around o/s/f inner wheel arch area

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Fuel tank corroded

N/s/r outer sill corroded

O/s/f outer sill area corroded & holed

Play detected in n/s/f suspension top strut mount

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Frame / axel corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,062 miles

Both front floor areas corroded

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Inner sills corroded front to rear - both sides

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded (Behind strut)

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded - both sides - above rear subframe mounts

Rear outer sills corroded - both sides

Fail 10 Nov 2022 53,062 miles

Both front floor areas corroded

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Inner sills corroded front to rear - both sides

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

O/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded (Behind strut)

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded - both sides - above rear subframe mounts

Rear outer sills corroded - both sides

Pass 12 Nov 2021 52,939 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 52,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,705 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front 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))

n/s/f and o/s/f floors corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 51,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front 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))

n/s/f and o/s/f floors corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 48,428 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 48,428 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,537 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2017 45,537 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,270 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,789 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2013 29,592 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on sidewall but it's not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 10 Nov 2012 24,277 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2012 24,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2011 18,954 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 14,944 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 12,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,218 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 FLW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FLW, 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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BD56 FLW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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