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ET06 BJU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

80,532 mi
Last recorded80,532 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 BJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 80,532 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 77,277 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 77,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 74,007 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 71,317 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 71,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 68,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 65,807 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 65,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 64,001 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 64,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 60,167 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 60,167 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 55,619 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 55,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 51,153 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 51,153 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 45,211 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 45,211 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 41,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2014 41,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 37,942 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 37,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 33,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,900 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 22,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,386 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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ET06 BJU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ET06 BJU, 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 ET06 BJU registered?

ET06 BJU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is ET06 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET06 BJU shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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