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BN56 KXW

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,574 mi
Last recorded43,574 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 KXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 43,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018 35,321 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,722 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,519 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,111 miles

Front wiper blades splitting

Pass 6 Dec 2014 23,204 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 23,204 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 21,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre as small cracks all around tread and sidewalls

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 21,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre as small cracks all around tread and sidewalls

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,371 miles

Both front & N/S rear tyres are starting to perish.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front wipers split but still clearing the screen

osf tyre side wall cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2011 14,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front wipers split but still clearing the screen

osf tyre side wall cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 10,745 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,910 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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BN56 KXW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KXW, 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 BN56 KXW registered?

BN56 KXW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is BN56 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 KXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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