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BK56 UYA

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,223 mi
Last recorded28,223 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 UYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 28,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount, mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, hole present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced varies areas - rear boot floor (seen from underside of vehicle), nearside front (inner wheel arch around suspension area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion, hole present, next to fuel flap, not within suspension or seat belt mounting area

Pass 23 Nov 2023 25,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 23,121 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pipes going rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2022 23,121 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side rear of front sub-frame to floor mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear of front sub-frame to floor mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering pipes going rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2021 21,046 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 21,046 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 19,965 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 18,816 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 16,504 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 14,382 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front bottom arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 13,085 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,325 miles

under side of vehicle starting to go rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2014 9,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 9,593 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 8,281 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 8,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 6,179 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 5,017 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 5,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 3,991 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 3,118 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 3,118 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UYA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

BK56 UYA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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