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BL55 YWM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,131 mi
Last recorded84,131 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,131 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under car inner sills lightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on fuel filler neck

Pass 28 Dec 2017 77,216 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both advise change (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 70,213 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 70,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,208 miles

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

brake discs slightly pitted

general corrosion to underside

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight fluctuation from o/s/r brake

Fail 4 Jan 2016 65,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

EML on - engine misfiring

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs slightly pitted

general corrosion to underside

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight fluctuation from o/s/r brake

Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,715 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2013 46,712 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,439 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 41,439 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads appear low

Fail 17 Jan 2012 36,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,275 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,888 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 31,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,646 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,158 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 YWM 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 64.7%.

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

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