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FM06 BHY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 BHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 78,558 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 78,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,359 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 77,359 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 72,715 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various patches of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2018 67,205 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 67,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,697 miles

Front wishbone bushes slightly perished

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Rear top mounts have movement

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 60,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 55,199 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 51,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,189 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,088 miles

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

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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FM06 BHY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FM06 BHY, 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 FM06 BHY registered?

FM06 BHY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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