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BL55 KAJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,901 mi
Last recorded84,901 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 KAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,901 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 84,900 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,856 miles

Both side front tyres wearing on outer edges (no cords exposed)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 78,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both side front tyres wearing on outer edges (no cords exposed)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 71,027 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both back (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres carcking

Fail 28 Nov 2014 63,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres carcking

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,440 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2013 61,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2012 58,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,027 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2011 53,313 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 53,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 44,831 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,521 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 33,521 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 21,267 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 KAJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KAJ, 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 BL55 KAJ registered?

BL55 KAJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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