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MA06 BWO

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,026 mi
Last recorded50,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 BWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,026 miles

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

both front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2017 50,026 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

both front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,719 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 87,588 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 87,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 80,928 miles

ns headlight image on limit, both lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate, sills corroding

Fail 14 May 2013 80,928 miles

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

ns headlight image on limit, both lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate, sills corroding

Pass 10 May 2012 70,634 miles

n/s headlamp loose but not insecure

o/s/f lower arm rear most deteriated but no excessive play

washers poor

Fail 10 May 2012 70,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s headlamp loose but not insecure

o/s/f lower arm rear most deteriated but no excessive play

washers poor

Pass 17 May 2011 54,098 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 54,098 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 38,448 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,410 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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MA06 BWO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MA06 BWO, 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 MA06 BWO registered?

MA06 BWO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is MA06 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA06 BWO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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