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BL55 HMA

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,862 mi
Last recorded63,862 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HMA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,862 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 63,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,584 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 59,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,040 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 56,014 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,513 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 52,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2015 41,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both windscreen wiperblades split

Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both windscreen wiperblades split

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,034 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre sidewall has cracks

Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,407 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 35,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,680 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,762 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 HMA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL55 HMA, 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 HMA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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