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BN56 SWF

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,948 mi
Last recorded64,948 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 64,948 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 64,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,063 miles

Front Both front tyres have inner and outer edges worn bald.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs affected. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens cracked.

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear bumper detached from securing clips.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,059 miles

Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear lense cracked but working fine

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 59,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear lense cracked but working fine

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,053 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD CRACKING DOT CODE:4006

O/S/F TYRE ON ON INNER EDGE - TRACKING ?

O/S/R TYRE TREAD CRACKING DOTCODE:4006

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 52,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R TYRE TREAD CRACKING DOT CODE:4006

O/S/F TYRE ON ON INNER EDGE - TRACKING ?

O/S/R TYRE TREAD CRACKING DOTCODE:4006

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,443 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 42,709 miles

rear axle tread geeting low and showing signs of crazing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,086 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 15,746 miles

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

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 SWF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

BN56 SWF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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