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BG56 EBU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,698 mi
Last recorded73,698 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both off side & near side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side & off side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 73,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both off side & near side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side & off side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 73,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres badly perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,042 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,427 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split between tread

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,332 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,331 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking union on hose to pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,353 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 61,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,910 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 52,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,962 miles

interior mirror not secure

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,646 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,517 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 40,334 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)

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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BG56 EBU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG56 EBU, 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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BG56 EBU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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