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BF56 YLG

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,490 mi
Last recorded58,490 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 YLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 58,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,006 miles

Front Lower Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately universal joint sized (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Rear Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 54,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 53,282 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 51,286 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR "D" BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded FRONT COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

F/O/S SILL LIGHTLY CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Minor damage to o/s/f door, o/s rear quarter panel, n/s/f door.

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DISTORTED ON INNER

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN ON EDGES. AGE CRACKS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN ON EDGES. AGE CRACKS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,403 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 49,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,159 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 46,159 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 36,139 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 36,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,778 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,778 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,329 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 26,329 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,328 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,880 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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BF56 YLG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF56 YLG, 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 BF56 YLG registered?

BF56 YLG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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