MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake efficiency just met(16%), nearside parking brake reading lower than offside, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
parking brake has little reserve travel
vehicle under body has general corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake efficiency just met(16%), nearside parking brake reading lower than offside, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
parking brake has little reserve travel
vehicle under body has general corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to chassis (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to chassis (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres different speed rating to rear tyres eg fronts (H) rears (T)
n/s front power steering fluid pipe inside front wheel arch rusting/corroding not excessive at test suggest possible clean and grease or renew
n/s o/s front suspension lower arm mount bushes debonding but legal at time of test suggest change
n/s o/s front tyres inner tread to sidewall area starting to wear low
n/s rear number plate light was not working but came on when tapped and now working ok suggest investigate possible bulb
slight oil dampness around steering rack knuckle joint but no leaking seen at time of test
front power steering fluid pipe indide n/s front wheel arch rusting/corroding not excessive at time of test suggest clean and grease
n/s o/s front lower suspension arm mounts debonding but not excessive at time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
o/s front lower suspension arm mount bush debonding but legal at time of test
o/s rear wheel inner rim slightly misshapped but legal at time of test
slight oil dampness around steering rack unions but no leaking seen at time of test
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
n/s front wheel inner rim slightly damaged/misshapped
n/s o/s front brake discs worn but legal at time of test
n/s front wheel very slightly misshapped legal at time of test
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BN56 ETL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 BN56 ETL, 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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BN56 ETL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2006.
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