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BG06 CHO

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

37,734 mi
Last recorded37,734 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 CHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 37,734 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 34,484 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower parts of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 34,484 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower parts of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 31,735 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 31,734 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rearer) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 28,550 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothr bushs deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 28,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothr bushs deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 25,723 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rearer) ones Both deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 25,723 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rearer) ones Both deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 22,633 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 20,681 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 20,681 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 13,456 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 13,456 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 10,016 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 8,375 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls perished

Pass 23 Apr 2015 8,013 miles

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

n/s front tyre wall perished

o/s front tyre wall perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 7,552 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre walls perished

Pass 25 May 2013 7,066 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 6,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,838 miles

slight cut to n/s front tyre wall

Pass 20 Apr 2010 4,827 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 3,758 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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BG06 CHO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG06 CHO, 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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BG06 CHO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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