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BT06 YDU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,905 mi
Last recorded69,905 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 YDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 69,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 69,904 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose/hanging down

Pass 17 Feb 2021 67,355 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge/low

Fail 9 Feb 2021 67,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge/low

Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,265 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 63,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 57,503 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,415 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 54,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,310 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 47,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 37,840 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 30,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 30,844 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 14,700 miles

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

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

advise reasr tyres showing signs of age sidewalls & tread cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2011 12,778 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 8,564 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 4,128 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 9,304 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 YDU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

BT06 YDU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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