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BJ06 XDW

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,563 mi
Last recorded61,563 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 XDW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 59,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,220 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,609 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 54,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2009 20,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BJ06 XDW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BJ06 XDW, 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 BJ06 XDW registered?

BJ06 XDW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is BJ06 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 XDW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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