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BN56 XAH

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,557 mi
Last recorded75,557 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2017 75,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak also seised (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front brake warn lamp is on

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended swing arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,648 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 71,648 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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 62,614 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 62,614 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,760 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,554 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,332 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,756 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 XAH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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