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BF56 YLX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,539 mi
Last recorded62,539 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 YLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 25 Nov 2019 52,258 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear bumper slightly loose

Fail 25 Nov 2019 52,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bumper slightly loose

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Nov 2018 38,535 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 38,535 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 37,714 miles

front tyres worn on inside tread

Fail 10 Nov 2017 37,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inside tread

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,682 miles

front discs and pads worn

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 29,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,923 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 25,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,345 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

offside nearside rear tyres cracking on tread meeting sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,851 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,562 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 17,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,389 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 YLX 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 75%.

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 BF56 YLX, 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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BF56 YLX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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