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BP55 KBN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,142 mi
Last recorded69,142 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,142 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 69,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,018 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body / Floor Around Both Rear Subframe Mountings and Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Areas of Front Subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking Brake Outer Sheathing Corroded

fuel filter outer casing corroded but no fuel leakage evident

Fail 20 Sep 2017 63,007 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body / Floor Around Both Rear Subframe Mountings and Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Areas of Front Subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking Brake Outer Sheathing Corroded

fuel filter outer casing corroded but no fuel leakage evident

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,581 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 59,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Oil leak OIL FILTER CORRODED ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,403 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,184 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 46,501 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,703 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,815 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,412 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,169 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 16,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 KBN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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