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EN55 BXY

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,201 mi
Last recorded48,201 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 BXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 48,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,002 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 47,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 45,280 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 45,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,567 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 43,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,449 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,383 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,399 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,611 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,580 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,839 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 22,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

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 BXY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EN55 BXY, 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 BXY registered?

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

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