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BP55 ETE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,011 mi
Last recorded50,011 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 ETE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 50,011 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 49,027 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 45,158 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,857 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing on side wall and some cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2021 43,787 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perishing on side wall and some cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,818 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,795 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 38,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,944 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 36,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,162 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 33,415 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,890 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 21,891 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,553 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)

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 ETE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ETE, 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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What year was BP55 ETE registered?

BP55 ETE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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