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BN56 WUR

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,881 mi
Last recorded60,881 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 WUR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 60,881 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,477 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 51,392 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,785 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 49,089 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 49,084 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,498 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 46,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,356 miles

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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 43,318 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch to sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres perishing,small cuts also present.

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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on extreme edges.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,418 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish .

Offside Rear inner wheel arch lip rusty.

rust present both outer sill panels.

Fail 16 Aug 2017 32,418 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish .

Offside Rear inner wheel arch lip rusty.

rust present both outer sill panels.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,550 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2016 27,550 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,830 miles

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

front disc corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,952 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,818 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,468 miles

oil leak from gear selector

Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,447 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 WUR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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