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BF06 HWD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,066 mi
Last recorded77,066 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 HWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 77,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting And outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, brake pipe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch, sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper above rear exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Spare tyre defective under side vehicle cut

Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 74,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 71,029 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 71,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,636 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT @ REARS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN PAST LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 67,636 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired INNER SILL WELDING REQ FRONT OF SPRING HANGER MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded FRONT @ REARS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN PAST LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 61,981 miles

Rear rear of underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2021 56,837 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 51,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,738 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,057 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 39,056 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,979 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,754 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,347 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,636 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,868 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 31,868 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,661 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,675 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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BF06 HWD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BF06 HWD, 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 BF06 HWD registered?

BF06 HWD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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