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BT06 GDE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,755 mi
Last recorded59,755 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2019 59,755 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 53,091 miles

surface corrosion to os ns front floor

surface corrosion to os ns rear outer sills

Fail 25 Jan 2018 53,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

surface corrosion to os ns front floor

surface corrosion to os ns rear outer sills

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,368 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 47,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,015 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 40,991 miles

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,878 miles

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

eml warning lamp illuminated

n/s/r tyre has sidewall degreation

Pass 1 Feb 2014 37,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 34,544 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 34,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,116 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,734 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 24,308 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 20,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,360 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 GDE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

BT06 GDE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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