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BL55 XHK

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,147 mi
Last recorded112,147 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 112,147 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 111,410 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front anti roll bar D bush

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front anti roll bar D bush

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,970 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2014 98,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,389 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 84,097 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s front tyres have wear to edges

Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,561 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,088 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 35,182 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 35,182 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 XHK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHK, 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 XHK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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