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BU56 ZZE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,963 mi
Last recorded79,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 79,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn on inner edge Advise tracking. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 79,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 65 13 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn on inner edge Advise tracking. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front power steering pipes insecure

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly worn.

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 65 13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly worn.

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 70,052 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,052 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 12 May 2014 58,726 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,852 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2013 50,852 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,878 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres heavily cracked.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 41,878 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres heavily cracked.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,984 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,109 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 32,102 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,516 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,303 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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BU56 ZZE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU56 ZZE, 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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BU56 ZZE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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