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BG06 ZYK

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,562 mi
Last recorded82,562 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 ZYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,562 miles

1 litre 5w30 engine oil added before test to bring to safe level

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 82,478 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

1 litre 5w30 engine oil added before test to bring to safe level

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 77,902 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,902 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rusty (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,360 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 72,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion front nearside and offside chassis to subframes rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

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

fuel filter rusty

power steering pipes slightly rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,373 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,137 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,959 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 57,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,437 miles

both front and rear no.plates loose

engine light on

fuel filter rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2012 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front and rear no.plates loose

engine light on

fuel filter rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,523 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,055 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 ZYK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BG06 ZYK, 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 ZYK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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