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BG56 YCM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,127 mi
Last recorded80,127 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 80,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,721 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mounting has slight play.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,952 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,957 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 67,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,180 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,826 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 61,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,448 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)

nearside rear tyre slight perishing and distortion

offside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,092 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,542 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,454 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,381 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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BG56 YCM 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 81.3%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

BG56 YCM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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