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BN56 LDL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,485 mi
Last recorded92,485 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,485 miles

Charging lamp on

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear wiper blade worn

Slight marking on windscreen

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 92,485 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A post (2.4.A.3)

Charging lamp on

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear wiper blade worn

Slight marking on windscreen

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 80,685 miles

Charging lamp on

Corrosion on offside A post

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear wiper blade split

Slight marking on windscreen

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 80,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bonnet damaged causing secondary catch to fail (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle fouling on oil filter (2.3.2)

Charging lamp on

Corrosion on offside A post

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear wiper blade split

Slight marking on windscreen

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,748 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 67,739 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched needs re-routing (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched needs re-routing (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement also front bush worn (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

battery light on

exhaust cat heat shield rattling

general corrosion on vehicle

w/screen scored in drivers view

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,000 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,000 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,398 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 49,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,060 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,261 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 14,711 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,711 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 LDL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL registered?

BN56 LDL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is BN56 LDL safe to buy?

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