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BT55 UYD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,649 mi
Last recorded82,649 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 UYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 82,649 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 82,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 82,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges, heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread

Offside Front tyre cracks in tread

exhaust system poor condition

fuel tank and filter poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components and underbody

power steering pipes poor condition

rear axle bushes poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,955 miles

corrosion to fuel tank and filter

exhaust system poor condition

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 5 May 2015 61,510 miles

both front wishbone bushes poor condition

corrosion to fuel tank

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system poor condition

n/s/r tyre slight cracks in sidewalls and tread

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,811 miles

corrsion fuel filter.

corrsion power steering pipes.

corrsion to exhaust.

slight wear o/s wishbone bushes.

slight wear rear axle bushes.

Pass 1 May 2013 43,545 miles

corrsion fuel filter.

corrsion to exhaust.

front tyres worn on edges.

slight wear rear axle bushes.

Fail 1 May 2013 43,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

corrsion fuel filter.

corrsion to exhaust.

front tyres worn on edges.

slight wear rear axle bushes.

Pass 2 May 2012 34,258 miles

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f wishbone bush poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,654 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,113 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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BT55 UYD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BT55 UYD, 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 BT55 UYD registered?

BT55 UYD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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