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BN56 KYF

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,341 mi
Last recorded96,341 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 KYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 96,341 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2025 96,341 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 93,162 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both nearside and offside sills corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 93,162 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,374 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 90,333 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,878 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 81,878 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,204 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 79,204 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,705 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 75,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,605 miles

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

new rear wiper blade required

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2017 72,605 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

new rear wiper blade required

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,266 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,266 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,194 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,730 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 61,730 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,745 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 54,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,022 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,424 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,627 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 KYF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BN56 KYF, 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 KYF registered?

BN56 KYF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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