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BT06 HDC

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,912 mi
Last recorded82,912 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 HDC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2024 82,912 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch corroded next to mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail in wheel arch excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear quarter behind petrol flap corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear back panel/valance corroded with boot well joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,728 miles

Nearside Front A pillar corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section has corrision forming along it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 77,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section has corrision forming along it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,329 miles

Central Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passinger top door hinge has excess movemont but is sercure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 77,329 miles

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Central Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passinger top door hinge has excess movemont but is sercure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,921 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,583 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 67,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,690 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 58,684 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose not secured into holding clip.

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 48,660 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose not secured into holding clip.

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 39,320 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

Fail 30 Dec 2015 39,320 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 31 Dec 2014 29,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 11,484 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking with age

scratched on offside front wing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 11,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

all four tyres cracking with age

scratched on offside front wing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 2,982 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 2,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 2,857 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 HDC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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