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LD06 BJE

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,303 mi
Last recorded37,303 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 BJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 37,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 37,178 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 37,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 36,953 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,463 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 36,036 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 36,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,027 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 32,594 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 32,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 29,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,289 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 22,244 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating.

front wiper wear indicators yellow.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 20,944 miles

front number plate delaminating.

front wiper wear indicators yellow.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 19,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 17,347 miles

front wiper wear indicators yellow and slightly smearing screen.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low (kleber 165/65r1377t)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 16,487 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,487 miles

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

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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LD06 BJE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD06 BJE, 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 LD06 BJE registered?

LD06 BJE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is LD06 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD06 BJE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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