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EN55 BYD

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,959 mi
Last recorded34,959 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 34,959 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 34,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill has slight corrosion within 300mm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill has slight corrosion within 300mm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 34,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F Wheel has a flat spot on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S Lower outer sill has slight corrosion within 300mm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S Lower outer sill has slight corrosion within 300mm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gear shift selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gear shift selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 34,128 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2022 33,858 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 33,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective cut to side wall ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 33,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 33,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 32,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,748 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 31,748 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 31,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,594 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 28,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 25,553 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 25,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,162 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,359 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,557 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 21,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,746 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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EN55 BYD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

EN55 BYD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is EN55 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 BYD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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