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BD56 YXP

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,712 mi
Last recorded60,712 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,712 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 60,707 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 60,667 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 60,663 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 60,053 miles

Nearside Outer sill from the centre towards rear of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 60,052 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer sill from the centre towards rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,700 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,177 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 3 Dec 2014 51,177 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,914 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,686 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads and side walls

Pass 2 Dec 2011 29,384 miles

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

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)

front wipers smearing

Fail 2 Dec 2011 29,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

front wipers smearing

Fail 3 Dec 2010 21,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight coolant leak from water pump

Pass 3 Dec 2010 21,790 miles

Slight coolant leak from water pump

Pass 4 Dec 2009 13,160 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 YXP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

BD56 YXP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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