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BL06 WBU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,531 mi
Last recorded93,531 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 WBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,100 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,930 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,426 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 71,425 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,436 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,903 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 57,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,034 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,034 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,386 miles

n/s o/s front tyres inner tread area worn close to legal limit suggest change now or soon legal at time of test

n/s o/s rear tyres outer walls cracking legal at time of test but suggest change to avoid possible blow out

Fail 20 Jul 2010 42,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s front brake discs worn but legal at time of test strongly suggest change with new brake pads

n/s o/s front lower suspension arm mount bushes starting to debond legal at time of test but suggest change now or soon

n/s o/s front tyres inner tread area worn close to legal limit suggest change now or soon legal at time of test

n/s o/s rear tyres outer walls cracking legal at time of test but suggest change to avoid possible blow out

n/s rear lower bumper mount not connected

Pass 24 Jul 2009 29,477 miles

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

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 WBU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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