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BD56 YSW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,984 mi
Last recorded62,984 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 YSW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 62,984 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 52,088 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 47,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

rear back panel corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 47,460 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

rear back panel corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 43,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2017 43,401 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm and cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 36,076 miles

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and cracking

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

nearside front child seat fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 36,076 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and cracking

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

nearside front child seat fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 32,395 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

o/s/f subframe mount corroded

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,341 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,635 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 20 Jan 2012 19,860 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre perrished

Fail 20 Jan 2012 19,860 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 10 Jan 2011 13,099 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 3,394 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 YSW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

BD56 YSW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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