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FG56 BDY

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,911 mi
Last recorded48,911 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 BDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 48,911 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 48,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 40,576 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 35,601 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 35,601 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,013 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 35,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 34,176 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 34,176 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner/lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 33,309 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

battery light illuminated

Fail 6 Dec 2019 33,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

battery light illuminated

Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,060 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Dec 2018 32,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,805 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 29,193 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 27,154 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 27,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 24,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2014 24,203 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2013 21,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 14,091 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack round sidewall

o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 6,987 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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FG56 BDY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG56 BDY, 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 FG56 BDY registered?

FG56 BDY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is FG56 BDY safe to buy?

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