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BJ06 XEK

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,333 mi
Last recorded77,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 XEK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,333 miles

Inner sills an exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2020 77,333 miles

Inner sills an exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 77,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floors corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2018 73,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill also buldging (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floors corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

both ns+os front floors corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,513 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 55,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 45,695 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,303 miles

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Fail 15 Sep 2012 24,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,914 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 14,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 9,221 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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BJ06 XEK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ06 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

BJ06 XEK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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