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BP55 JRU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,712 mi
Last recorded119,712 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 JRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 119,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 119,712 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 111,585 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 111,562 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2014 102,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,921 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly detrioated.

slight play n/s/r shocker top mount

Fail 12 Sep 2013 91,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front lower suspension arm back bushes deteriorated but does not have excessive movement

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

Nearside rear shock absorber top mount has movement but not excessive

Fail 18 Jun 2013 90,234 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,981 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,170 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 30 Jul 2010 51,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2009 38,230 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,791 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,785 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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BP55 JRU 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 68.8%.

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 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 BP55 JRU, 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 JRU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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