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BN56 SXE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,238 mi
Last recorded62,238 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,238 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Mid Join Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Underside Sills Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil Leak Present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,547 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 61,547 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,452 miles

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

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 60,452 miles

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

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,260 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,105 miles

Front no plate damaged

Offside Front head light condensation

Offside Rear tyre excessive cracking

under body showing corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2016 58,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Front no plate damaged

Offside Front head light condensation

Offside Rear tyre excessive cracking

under body showing corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside 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 17 Jul 2014 51,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 51,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,621 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 46,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,153 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 42,153 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,091 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 37,091 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 31,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,448 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 SXE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

BN56 SXE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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