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BT06 ELX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,613 mi
Last recorded61,613 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ELX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 55,475 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 55,475 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,623 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are worn

n/s/f lower arm bush worn

n/s/f tyre is worn

Fail 21 Feb 2023 48,623 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes are worn

n/s/f lower arm bush worn

n/s/f tyre is worn

Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 30,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 15,900 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 15,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 15,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 15,187 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 15,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,766 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 14,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,079 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 13,328 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,639 miles

all four tyres are cracking on treads

Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,499 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,232 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 8,242 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 6,475 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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BT06 ELX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BT06 ELX, 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 BT06 ELX registered?

BT06 ELX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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