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BP55 AYJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,822 mi
Last recorded41,822 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 AYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 41,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 41,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 40,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both upper front Suspention mounts have play

Fail 29 Jan 2020 40,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both upper front Suspention mounts have play

Pass 26 Jan 2019 38,415 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 36,699 miles

Nearside 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 21 Jan 2017 34,644 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 34,644 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 32,499 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 32,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside 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 27 Jan 2015 30,016 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 29,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,818 miles

DAMAGE TO BONNET UNABLE TO OPEN

JUDDER TO REAR BRAKES

N/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGE

O/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGE

O/S/F INNER/OUTER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SEPARATE

WEAR TO O/S/F TYRE INNER TREAD

Pass 2 Jan 2013 25,560 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to bonnet

Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 22,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

damage to bodywork

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 29 Dec 2009 20,051 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn/on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,317 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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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BP55 AYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BP55 AYJ, 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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BP55 AYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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