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ET06 BYH

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,915 mi
Last recorded38,915 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 BYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 38,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 38,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,604 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 38,604 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 38,213 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 38,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 36,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 34,832 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute intermittent (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 33,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 32,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,893 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,214 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 29,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,497 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,495 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,282 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres cut on s/wall

both rear tyres cracking on s/wall

Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,596 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,315 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 BYH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver 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 ET06 BYH, 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 BYH registered?

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

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