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BN56 WZZ

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 WZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,752 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion but is outside a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor pans

Fail 20 Sep 2021 79,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65-13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion but is outside a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor pans

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant empty

excessive corrosion to OSR inner wheel arch but is outside a prescribed area

Fail 12 Oct 2020 78,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65-13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant empty

excessive corrosion to OSR inner wheel arch but is outside a prescribed area

Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner arch has excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 75,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner arch has excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,020 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 72,019 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,720 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 68,988 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 64,019 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,494 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 56,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,359 miles

osr tyre perrished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 49,359 miles

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

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

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

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

osr tyre perrished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,951 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking (perished)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,951 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking (perished)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,392 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,506 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 35,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,651 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 WZZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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