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BL55 HKD

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,155 mi
Last recorded75,155 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 75,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner, centre 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded not considered excessive.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor corroded not considered excessive.

Offside Rear Sill corroded not considered excessive.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 75,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Floor corroded but not excessive.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 69,632 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 67,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 64,531 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 64,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,744 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 16 Dec 2019 60,970 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 60,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,736 miles

Oil leak ()

general surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,875 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 50,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,932 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,602 miles

engine oil leaks

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2014 36,602 miles

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

engine oil leaks

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2013 32,106 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,691 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,789 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,977 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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BL55 HKD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BL55 HKD, 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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BL55 HKD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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