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BX06 AKY

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,489 mi
Last recorded68,489 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 AKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,489 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 68,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,349 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,349 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

driver needs a medal for putting up with husband

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 41,680 miles

both front and offside rear wheel rims buckled slightly on inner edges.

fine cracks in offside front flexible brake hose.

surface corrosion on brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose.

tailgate will not open from outside with key.

Fail 27 May 2014 41,678 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and offside rear wheel rims buckled slightly on inner edges.

fine cracks in offside front flexible brake hose.

surface corrosion on brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose.

tailgate will not open from outside with key.

Pass 29 May 2013 34,292 miles

both front wheel rims buckled slightly on inner edges.

Fail 28 May 2013 34,290 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front wheel rims buckled slightly on inner edges.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 25,185 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipe re-routed at nearside front, now very close to suspension strut.

fine cracks in nearside rear tyre, no cords exposed.

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

offside front wheel rim slightly buckeld on inner edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,185 miles

brake pipe re-routed at nearside front, now very close to suspension strut.

fine cracks in nearside rear tyre, no cords exposed.

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

offside front wheel rim slightly buckeld on inner edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,313 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 11,528 miles

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

nsf mirror glass insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2010 11,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nsf mirror glass insecure

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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BX06 AKY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX06 AKY, 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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BX06 AKY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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