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BL55 HYV

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,984 mi
Last recorded64,984 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,984 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rock cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrion around fuel cap

Fail 5 Oct 2019 64,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rock cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrion around fuel cap

Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,879 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion and repairs

Fail 10 Oct 2018 62,879 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion and repairs

Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has perished and cracked

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

various under body corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2017 60,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slightly deformed

Nearside Rear tyre has perished and cracked

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around fuel filler cap

various under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,538 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion fuel Filler neck (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 58,538 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Both front chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion fuel Filler neck (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 58,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner quarter panel around filler neck (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,316 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 54,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,573 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 51,573 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,855 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 48,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,489 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,816 miles

n/s/f wheel does not rotate freely

Fail 21 Jan 2011 34,816 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f wheel does not rotate freely

Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,147 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,366 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 HYV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HYV, 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 HYV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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