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CF06 BDU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

52,297 mi
Last recorded52,297 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 BDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 52,297 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 52,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 52,285 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,690 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 50,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 50,688 miles

various patches of corrosion ok at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2017 50,688 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount to subframe (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

various patches of corrosion ok at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,591 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underside corroded in various places close to excessive

Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind fuel filler cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underside corroded in various places close to excessive

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,745 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 45,716 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,957 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,954 miles

edgewear front tyres

exhaust hangers corroded

nsf rim buckled

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,065 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,315 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 25,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,489 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2010 20,489 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,411 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 16,411 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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CF06 BDU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CF06 BDU, 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 CF06 BDU registered?

CF06 BDU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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