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BL55 XDA

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,169 mi
Last recorded55,169 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,169 miles

coolant level low

corrosion:- both rear quadrants, fuel filter, offside rear floor, offside front subframe mounting point, exhaust

engine management warning light lit

Fail 23 Oct 2013 55,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

coolant level low

corrosion:- both rear quadrants, fuel filter, offside rear floor, offside front subframe mounting point, exhaust

engine management warning light lit

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,309 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 42,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 37,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2011 37,489 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,031 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 35,031 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 29,447 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 29,447 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 23,422 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,422 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 XDA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

BL55 XDA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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