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BP06 XEA

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,599 mi
Last recorded59,599 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 XEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,599 miles

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

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

surface corrosion at rear suspension mounts

Pass 10 Apr 2017 51,001 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 51,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 48,884 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner wing liner damaged

fuel flap corroded

inner and outer sills,front and rear floors and chassis corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 48,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner wing liner damaged

fuel flap corroded

inner and outer sills,front and rear floors and chassis corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner wing liner insecure

inner and outer sills,front and rear floors and chassis corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,755 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner and outer sills,front floors,offside rear inner wheel arch all slight corrosion

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2015 45,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

mil lamp on

nearside front tyre flat

underside of car starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,158 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished and just passed test

pin hole in nearside drive shaft gaitor

Fail 25 Mar 2014 45,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre perished and just passed test

pin hole in nearside drive shaft gaitor

Pass 2 Feb 2013 44,442 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 38,133 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

brake fluid level low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,133 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)

both rear tyres outer side walls perishing

brake fluid level low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,125 miles

n/s/ front track control arm bush in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2010 30,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/ front track control arm bush in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BP06 XEA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BP06 XEA, 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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BP06 XEA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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