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BN56 OLX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,928 mi
Last recorded71,928 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 71,928 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 71,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 64,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 64,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,199 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 60,199 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,166 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 58,161 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,062 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 50,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

battery warning light is on

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,817 miles

rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 6 Dec 2012 41,817 miles

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,344 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,641 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 21,641 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,423 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 OLX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OLX, 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 OLX registered?

BN56 OLX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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