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BN06 ZWX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ZWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 81,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 81,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 79,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 79,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,125 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2022 77,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 74,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 73,248 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers seat belt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,395 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 35,309 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 33,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,927 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to debond

Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,141 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on tread

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 25,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,694 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,782 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 10,881 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 6,176 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 5,522 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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BN06 ZWX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN06 ZWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN06 ZWX registered?

BN06 ZWX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is BN06 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 ZWX shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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