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EN55 BKZ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,843 mi
Last recorded32,843 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 BKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 32,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front floors and inner sills rusty

nsr tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,805 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2016 24,805 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear and n/s/f coil springs corroded

some play in n/s/f and both rear upper shock bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,804 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/f floor

some lift in both rear upper shocker bushes

some play in both front upper strut bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2015 19,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on n/s/f floor

some lift in both rear upper shocker bushes

some play in both front upper strut bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,853 miles

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

tested in the wet

Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,292 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 10,292 miles

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

rear axle front bush staring to wear.o/s/f tyre below legal limit on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,626 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 4,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,710 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 33,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2008 26,510 miles

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

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

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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EN55 BKZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EN55 BKZ, 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 EN55 BKZ registered?

EN55 BKZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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