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BL06 ZLV

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,942 mi
Last recorded64,942 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 64,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 59,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill Corrosion inner and outer

Fail 21 Jan 2025 59,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill Corrosion inner and outer

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 49,349 miles

Offside Outer Sill Corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2024 49,349 miles

Offside Outer Sill Corrosion

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 42,170 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 37,122 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,968 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 34,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge & cuts around inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge & cuts around inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 34,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge & cuts around inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge & cuts around inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,071 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 26,253 miles

both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,764 miles

Nearside Rear badly cracked

Offside Rear badly cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,917 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 24,372 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,372 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,345 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 23,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,246 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 ZLV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

BL06 ZLV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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The MOT history for BL06 ZLV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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