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BL06 WBN

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,906 mi
Last recorded83,906 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 WBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

underside of body wax oiled

Fail 20 Sep 2014 83,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

underside of body wax oiled

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,244 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 64,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,251 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 58,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,102 miles

peculiar route to front flexi brake hoses, suggest dealer check.

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 WBN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

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

Is BL06 WBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL06 WBN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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