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CK56 BFE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,065 mi
Last recorded103,065 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 BFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 103,065 miles

corrosion:- floor,floor to sills, sills, rear chassis, rear quadrants, front brake discs

nearside front headlight image deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2018 103,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective glowing red hot, DANGEROUS (8.2.1.1 (a))

corrosion:- floor, floor to sills, outer sills, front discs, rear chassis, rear quadrants

missfire

nearside front headlight lens/image

Pass 8 Sep 2017 103,061 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 103,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,060 miles

engine management light is on

rear chassis rails and inner sills rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2016 103,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floor panels etc. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

engine management light is on

rear chassis rails and inner sills rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,726 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,666 miles

coolant level is low

Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,666 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level is low

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,572 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 81,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,721 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,721 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,333 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,291 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 34,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CK56 BFE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CK56 BFE, 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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CK56 BFE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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