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BN56 HYL

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,059 mi
Last recorded70,059 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 HYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 70,059 miles

N/S OUTER SILL, SURFACE CORROSION.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 69,335 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill, within 30cm of belt anchorage. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

N/S OUTER SILL, SURFACE CORROSION.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks in sidewalls and treads (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in sidewalls of o/s rear tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2014 38,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in sidewalls of o/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s rear tyre light cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,828 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 28,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 18,924 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 18,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 14,593 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 10,955 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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 HYL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

BN56 HYL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is BN56 HYL safe to buy?

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