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BL06 MXH

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,113 mi
Last recorded83,113 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,113 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 83,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal/arch - hole (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (1656513) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 76,462 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 72,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight coolant leak from thermostatic heater valve

Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,229 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight coolant leak from thermostatic heater valve

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,799 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,799 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,187 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,183 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,402 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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BL06 MXH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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