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BD56 MHY

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,491 mi
Last recorded41,491 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,491 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 41,491 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted within 30cm of seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 39,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 39,663 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,690 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 37,690 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,274 miles

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 29,712 miles

n/s-o/s rear tyres are slightley cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2013 26,212 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 26,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 22,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2011 18,741 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 14,932 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 10,920 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 MHY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

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

Is BD56 MHY safe to buy?

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