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BD56 HFK

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,712 mi
Last recorded66,712 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 HFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,712 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 66,564 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake discs worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill end and sill end to wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouled by splash trim … note also splash trim contacts brake flexi hose ….req securing fully (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated / damaged (0.1 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner cannot clearly see brake pads to assess wear fully

Pass 9 Sep 2017 54,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 54,817 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and rear inner wheel arch near rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mtg to floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mtg to floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,839 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 39,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,689 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 35,689 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,551 miles

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

rear number plate cracked but legible advise

Fail 1 Dec 2011 31,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear number plate cracked but legible advise

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 21,471 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 HFK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFK, 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 BD56 HFK registered?

BD56 HFK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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