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BD56 TDU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,160 mi
Last recorded77,160 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 77,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe worn

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 17 Jul 2020 71,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,150 miles

general underbody corrosion

offside rear tyre perished and close to limit

Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Fail 13 Jul 2018 61,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,514 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 51,853 miles

Nearside Front track rod has play

Fail 5 Aug 2016 51,853 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front track rod has play

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,636 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 46,636 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 34,601 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seatbelts not fully checked.

damage to area around nearside front lower arm sub-frame mounting.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,601 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seatbelts not fully checked.

damage to area around nearside front lower arm sub-frame mounting.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,066 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 27,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,349 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 23,437 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,022 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 TDU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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