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CT55 BWY

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,156 mi
Last recorded141,156 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 BWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 141,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 141,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 118,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,980 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 89,979 miles

Centre Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 63,224 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,224 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,702 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,957 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 49,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,529 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 43,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,062 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 28,281 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 28,281 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,880 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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CT55 BWY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CT55 BWY, 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 CT55 BWY registered?

CT55 BWY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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