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BE53 BEA

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,746 mi
Last recorded14,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE53 BEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 14,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 12,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 11,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 11,593 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main trailing arm bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 11,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 10,598 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 10,456 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 10,456 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 9,879 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 8,766 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 8,201 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 7,156 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,024 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 7,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 6,701 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 6,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 6,427 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 6,141 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 5,617 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 4,997 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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BE53 BEA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BE53 BEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BE53 BEA?

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What year was BE53 BEA registered?

BE53 BEA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is BE53 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE53 BEA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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