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BJ56 PSU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,727 mi
Last recorded51,727 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 PSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 51,727 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,880 miles

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

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

Oil leaks.

Pass 11 Oct 2023 43,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 43,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front nearside front rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 39,337 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 32,888 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,589 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 28,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 22,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 22,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 21,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 19,942 miles

all four tyres are cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2016 18,461 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 16,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 14,281 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front blades smearing

nsf/nsr/osr tyres cracked all round

Fail 15 Oct 2014 14,281 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front blades smearing

nsf/nsr/osr tyres cracked all round

Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,140 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 11,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 9,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 7,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 6,139 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 6,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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BJ56 PSU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ56 PSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 PSU registered?

BJ56 PSU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is BJ56 PSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 PSU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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