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BU56 ZZM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,373 mi
Last recorded71,373 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,373 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,501 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bothside floorpans corroded

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,196 miles

Engine coolent level low

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 59,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine coolent level low

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,388 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Front nearside wiper smears slightly.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack.

Fail 21 Sep 2013 54,362 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Front nearside wiper smears slightly.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,626 miles

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,626 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,011 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,881 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,221 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 ZZM 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 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 BU56 ZZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU56 ZZM registered?

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

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