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ET55 BXY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,549 mi
Last recorded53,549 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 BXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2021 53,549 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened engine bay mounting corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,745 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 51,738 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,908 miles

Front Brake discs getting worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,458 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 35,714 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 35,707 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,920 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls splitting.

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 17,211 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Recommend alignment

Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,211 miles

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)

Recommend alignment

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,627 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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ET55 BXY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ET55 BXY, 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 ET55 BXY registered?

ET55 BXY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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