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BG06 ZYW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,149 mi
Last recorded61,149 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 61,149 miles

Battery warning light on

Corrosion around the fuel cap and inner and outer sills

Fail 24 Jun 2020 61,149 miles

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

Battery warning light on

Corrosion around the fuel cap and inner and outer sills

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,129 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front tyre slight wear on tread

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

battery light on

Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2015 60,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/r inner tyrewall damaged

Fail 20 May 2015 60,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r inner tyrewall damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre damaged on inner sidewall.

o/s/r tyre splitting.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 57,779 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre damaged on inner sidewall.

o/s/r tyre splitting.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,870 miles

N/S/R Tyre Inside Wall Has A cut but Not Exposing Cords.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 52,834 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre Inside Wall Has A cut but Not Exposing Cords.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,603 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 41,602 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,516 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,157 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)

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 ZYW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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