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BT06 ZXZ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

47,437 mi
Last recorded47,437 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ZXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 47,437 miles

Front wiper blade slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing duct tapped

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(radius arm axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os(inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 47,437 miles

Front wiper blade slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing duct tapped

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr(radius arm axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os(inner sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 41,970 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 34,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 31,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,260 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 28,258 miles

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

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

sterringrack leaking fluid

Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake leaver has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Jul 2015 27,468 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake leaver has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Jul 2014 25,494 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,494 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 23,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,527 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 22,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,733 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 19,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,401 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,929 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 13,929 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZXZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

BT06 ZXZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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