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BT06 GXA

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,993 mi
Last recorded68,993 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 68,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,350 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,361 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 47,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,985 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 37,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Fail 21 Jun 2011 32,182 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,356 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 GXA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GXA, 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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BT06 GXA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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