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BT56 ENW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,249 mi
Last recorded42,249 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ENW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,249 miles

Corrosion around fuel cap

Nearside rear tyre inner edges wearing low

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside Rear Axle Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 42,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside floor to sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside panels behind front wheels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind nearside rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind offside rear wheel /sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around fuel cap

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2015 39,241 miles

fuel filter rusty

fuel tank rusty

interior mirror loose

n/s rear inner wheel arch very rusty

overall underside condition poor

Body has slight corrosion sills both sides. front and rear. inner and outer. (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides. front and rear. (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 39,238 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion sills both sides. front and rear. inner and outer. (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides. front and rear. (6.1.A.1)

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

fuel filter rusty

fuel tank rusty

interior mirror loose

n/s rear inner wheel arch very rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2014 38,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front and rear suspension rusty

fuel filter rusty

fuel tank rusty

interior rear view mirror loose

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 17 Nov 2014 38,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front and rear suspension rusty

fuel filter rusty

fuel tank rusty

interior rear view mirror loose

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,171 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

interior mirror loose

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank rusty

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 28 Nov 2012 36,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank rusty

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brakes discs in very poor condition

fuel tank rusty

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

pas pipe slightly rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,635 miles

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

both front brakes worn

clutch pipe leaking

Fail 2 Dec 2010 30,633 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brakes worn

clutch pipe leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,098 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 24,096 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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BT56 ENW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BT56 ENW, 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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BT56 ENW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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