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FY56 BWF

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,570 mi
Last recorded84,570 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 BWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,570 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres starting to distort

Fail 15 Dec 2016 84,570 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres starting to distort

Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 71,705 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 71,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 57,797 miles

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 5 Feb 2013 46,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,308 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 26,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,020 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,020 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 26,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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FY56 BWF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY56 BWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 BWF registered?

FY56 BWF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FY56 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 BWF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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