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FY56 BWC

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,579 mi
Last recorded77,579 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 BWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 77,577 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near wishbone mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 74,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 74,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,498 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 73,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe mounting posts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine has a miss-fire

Fail 1 Aug 2018 73,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and offside rear (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe mounting posts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine has a miss-fire

Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,905 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside front and rear sill have surface corrosion

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis ,n/s/f floor and rear inner sills at early stages (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 72,903 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill in wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside front and rear sill have surface corrosion

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis ,n/s/f floor and rear inner sills at early stages (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,450 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,921 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,448 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,925 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,509 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,721 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,718 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,891 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 5 Aug 2010 68,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 31 Aug 2009 54,012 miles

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

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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FY56 BWC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY56 BWC, 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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FY56 BWC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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