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BK56 JZL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,770 mi
Last recorded86,770 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 JZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,770 miles

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

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

both rear inner and outer sills to arches corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,983 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 inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

front suspension components corded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,340 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 82,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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 20 Feb 2018 79,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

full exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,985 miles

offside and nearside front upper suspension strut mounts slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,472 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 69,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 61,730 miles

Both Front Tyres Bold On Inner Edges

Both Front Tyres On 2mm

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

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

Slight Play In Front Antiroll Bar Bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,730 miles

Both Front Tyres Bold On Inner Edges

Both Front Tyres On 2mm

Slight Play In Front Antiroll Bar Bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,512 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 42,512 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,050 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,073 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 JZL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BK56 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

BK56 JZL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is BK56 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK56 JZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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