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BN06 ZWZ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,964 mi
Last recorded88,964 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 ZWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 88,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,566 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,188 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 75,183 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,601 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Fail 28 Jul 2015 71,601 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play rear wheelbearing

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,925 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play rear wheelbearing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,925 miles

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

slight play rear wheelbearings

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,925 miles

slight play rear wheelbearings

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,278 miles

Advise dent in roof panel above drivers door

Advise headlight pattern on offside headlight not as defined as nearside

Advise nail in outer tread nearside front tyre

Advise nearside rear tyre down to 2mm approx in places

Advise rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to debond

Advise rear suspension coil springs corroded in places

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Jul 2013 58,278 miles

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

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

Advise dent in roof panel above drivers door

Advise headlight pattern on offside headlight not as defined as nearside

Advise nail in outer tread nearside front tyre

Advise nearside rear tyre down to 2mm approx in places

Advise rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to debond

Advise rear suspension coil springs corroded in places

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,013 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 49,013 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 48,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 41,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 41,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,401 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 May 2009 26,264 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 ZWZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BN06 ZWZ, 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 BN06 ZWZ registered?

BN06 ZWZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is BN06 ZWZ safe to buy?

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