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BD56 XYS

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,625 mi
Last recorded78,625 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,625 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 76,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 74,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 72,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area & gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 72,906 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area & gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,478 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 71,478 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 67,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 67,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 65,653 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,890 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,905 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,352 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,805 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 25,873 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 XYS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

BD56 XYS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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