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BL06 WBM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,921 mi
Last recorded35,921 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 WBM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 35,921 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear section of sill through to arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear section of sill through to arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed MY2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MY2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 34,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,306 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,609 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 32,609 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,709 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,914 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wall slight cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2014 29,804 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,804 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,441 miles

nsr lamp unit cracked...nsr tyre worn inner 2mm tread depth

Fail 25 Jul 2012 26,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr lamp unit cracked...nsr tyre worn inner 2mm tread depth

Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,895 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,313 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,907 miles

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 WBM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL06 WBM, 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 BL06 WBM registered?

BL06 WBM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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