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BD56 YWT

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,080 mi
Last recorded87,080 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,080 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 87,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,798 miles

Under body chassis rails and front floors rusted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 82,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Under body chassis rails and front floors rusted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,698 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 82,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,531 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 81,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,434 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 79,434 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,872 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 72,872 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 65,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery warning light on during test

headlamp aims on upper limits

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery warning light on during test

headlamp aims on upper limits

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,716 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 49,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 35,616 miles

off side rear tyre side wall starting to crack

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 YWT 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 55.6%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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