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BD56 SXG

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,151 mi
Last recorded91,151 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,151 miles

Central Rear one high level brake light bulb not working

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear Outer wing lower edge of fuel filler corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 91,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch rear of (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear one high level brake light bulb not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear Outer wing lower edge of fuel filler corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 85,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around fuel cap (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around fuel cap (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on edges and has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 77,542 miles

offside beam image poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls perishing

offside rear tyre inner and outer walls perishing

rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 Dec 2014 77,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls perishing

offside beam image poor

offside rear tyre inner and outer walls perishing

rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,982 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 67,949 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,107 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,323 miles

Coolant level low

Front brake discs worn

Front inner brake pads close to excessively worn

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre inner bead rim damaged

Power steering fluid level low

Rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Nov 2011 47,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low

Front brake discs worn

Front inner brake pads close to excessively worn

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre inner bead rim damaged

Power steering fluid level low

Rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,847 miles

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

both rear tyre,s pershing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,495 miles

damage to n/s/r quater

front number plate in poor condition

n/s wing trim damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2009 28,495 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/r quater

front number plate in poor condition

n/s wing trim damaged

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 SXG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

BD56 SXG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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