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BP55 SHJ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,284 mi
Last recorded92,284 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wishbones rear bushes seperating

both sides inner sills corroded

front tyres worn

rear axle bushes worn

rear floor corroded

slight exhaust blows

Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,263 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,152 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,150 miles

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

exhaust flex deteriorating

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

underbody rusting starting

wear on brake discs

weep on clutch feed pipe

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust flex deteriorating

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

underbody rusting starting

wear on brake discs

weep on clutch feed pipe

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,657 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,927 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,114 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,705 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,705 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,246 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 30,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SHJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

BP55 SHJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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