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BK56 BXU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,226 mi
Last recorded47,226 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 BXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 47,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,869 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 45,766 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,095 miles

various areas of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,150 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 41,134 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,247 miles

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

corrosion on chassis / sills and panels

corrosion on exhaust system

front axle offside rear wishbone bush deteriorated

movement at both rear suspension leg top mountings

Fail 28 Sep 2016 36,247 miles

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

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

corrosion on chassis / sills and panels

corrosion on exhaust system

front axle offside rear wishbone bush deteriorated

movement at both rear suspension leg top mountings

Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion on exhaust system

lift in both rear suspension legs

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner face edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,015 miles

lift at both rear suspension legs

Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,387 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,524 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 26,524 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,062 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

offside front and both rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,062 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2009 22,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,856 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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BK56 BXU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK56 BXU, 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 BK56 BXU registered?

BK56 BXU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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