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BG56 XWE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,161 mi
Last recorded70,161 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 XWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

front number plate slightly damaged

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 70,161 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

front number plate slightly damaged

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,336 miles

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

slight play in rear axel bushes

Fail 21 Jan 2016 60,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play in rear axel bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,406 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,013 miles

exhaust system corroded

kerb damage to wheel trims

minor cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged/buckled

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,517 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,713 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 22,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 XWE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG56 XWE, 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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What year was BG56 XWE registered?

BG56 XWE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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