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BT56 JCO

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,163 mi
Last recorded72,163 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 JCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 72,163 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,005 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 58,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 57,479 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 57,447 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 55,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 53,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroded and splitting marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 49,582 miles

Boot floor heavy corroded/spiting marked with yellow crayon

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 49,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Boot floor heavy corroded/spiting marked with yellow crayon

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 45,707 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 45,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted offside rear outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 42,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,315 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,703 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 32,819 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,229 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,366 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 27,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,101 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,631 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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BT56 JCO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT56 JCO, 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 BT56 JCO registered?

BT56 JCO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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