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BT56 JTY

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,868 mi
Last recorded35,868 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 JTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 35,868 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner Quarter panel around fuel filler neck / tube (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill rear / inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to both rear quarter panels

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion around fuel filler neck

corrosion to both front chassis legs , front Offside and nearside floor

Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,138 miles

corrosion to front chassis legs and floors

Fail 21 Aug 2020 35,103 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill 2 places - also corrosion to front of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to front chassis legs and floors

Pass 13 May 2019 33,527 miles

corrosion to front floors, front chassis, rear underside sills

Pass 4 May 2018 32,074 miles

corrosion to rear underside sills, front inner wheel arches/chassis legs

Pass 17 May 2017 29,429 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 29,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 26,850 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 24,839 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 21 May 2014 23,761 miles

corrosion to n/s/f sub frame mounting

Pass 30 May 2013 22,007 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel rim slight damage to inner rim

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight wear in both rear top shocker mountins

Pass 29 Dec 2011 20,744 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,118 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,197 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)

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 JTY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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