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EN55 BYU

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,320 mi
Last recorded118,320 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2019 118,320 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills/floor - both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,049 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Next to fuel flap (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 98,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Next to fuel flap (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,105 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,309 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 86,261 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit zero on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,187 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 50,516 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to unbond

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

slight lift in nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 17 Mar 2012 46,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,860 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 39,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,713 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,899 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 35,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,569 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 28,569 miles

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

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

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 BYU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

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

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