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BN56 HXE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,176 mi
Last recorded38,176 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 HXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 38,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,581 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced outer sill by the mounting is corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,333 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 34,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre wall splitting

Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,695 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,937 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 32,937 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,052 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,865 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BN56 HXE 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 HXE, 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 BN56 HXE registered?

BN56 HXE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is BN56 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 HXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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