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EN55 BZA

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,896 mi
Last recorded98,896 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 98,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,645 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 86,645 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,599 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 83,598 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength end of inner sill under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 81,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre soft

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear wiper missing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,471 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,001 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,002 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 73,995 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 73,810 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,279 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,279 miles

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,812 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 66,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,032 miles

Both rear tyre walls are perished.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 55,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,471 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,900 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,681 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,239 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,956 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,956 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,149 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 23,149 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 BZA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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