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BT06 MDN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,355 mi
Last recorded43,355 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 43,355 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded in places but not deemed excessive

Pass 16 May 2018 39,725 miles

Coolant leak had no coolant before test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 39,691 miles

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer sill has a hold it it (6.1.C.1)

Coolant leak had no coolant before test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 37,888 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 37,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 35,576 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 35,559 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 18 May 2015 32,892 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 30,247 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 30,240 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 27,263 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 21 Jun 2012 24,753 miles

Both rear tyres, sidewalls have surface cracks appearing. Starting to perish.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 24,753 miles

Both rear tyres, sidewalls have surface cracks appearing. Starting to perish.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,118 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 18,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,750 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 MDN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

BT06 MDN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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