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BL06 MXE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,688 mi
Last recorded72,688 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 MXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 72,688 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 72,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,844 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 68,844 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking at rear joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,613 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 64,613 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,755 miles

engine oil leak

off side rear wheel arch has corrosion

rear bumper damage

spare tyre faulty

Pass 16 Jul 2016 48,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus engine oil leak (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides rears inner seals (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,364 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 42,364 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,081 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc;s getting thin

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2013 31,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc;s getting thin

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,257 miles

Nearside rear & offside rear tyres are starting to crack & deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,731 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,645 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 16,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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BL06 MXE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL06 MXE, 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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BL06 MXE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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