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BL55 YWA

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,776 mi
Last recorded65,776 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2017 65,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,363 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 26 Jan 2015 61,343 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner faces

front brake pads worn low

Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner faces

front brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

pitting and corrosion front discs

Pass 1 Feb 2012 32,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 21,817 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 21,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 16,698 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 YWA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

BL55 YWA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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