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FG06 BWX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,785 mi
Last recorded62,785 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 BWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 62,785 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 62,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under car sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,880 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 58,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,708 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2016 55,167 miles

OSR parking brake slightly slow compared to the NSR

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated on the borderline advise to change

rear brake imbalance on the max limit

slight corrosion to the nearside lower sill

Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,555 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 47,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,997 miles

both front tyre's very heavily perished

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Fail 14 Feb 2014 43,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyre's very heavily perished

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,751 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Spoare wheel carrier cage slightly loose

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,365 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall worn

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,429 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 28,429 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,191 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,931 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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FG06 BWX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FG06 BWX, 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 FG06 BWX registered?

FG06 BWX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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