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MA06 BXE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

31,822 mi
Last recorded31,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 BXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 31,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central.X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill rear swing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Upper subframe hanger. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 31,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 31,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 30,667 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 30,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 29,840 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 29,840 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced fuel filler panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,818 miles

Corroded underneath of vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2018 28,818 miles

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

Corroded underneath of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,762 miles

General under body corrosion along the sills both sides

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush delaminating (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Quarter panel around filler neck is badly corroded - not in a prescribed area for seatbelt mount yet but won't last until next MOT

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush delaminating (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 27,762 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

General under body corrosion along the sills both sides

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush delaminating (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Quarter panel around filler neck is badly corroded - not in a prescribed area for seatbelt mount yet but won't last until next MOT

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush delaminating (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,833 miles

All 4 tyres very slight perishing

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Both rear springs have slight coating peeling off.

Wiper blades slightly tired

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,723 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

There is corrosion around the fuel filler neck on the body of the car. Not in a prescribed area at the moment.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,553 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated age perished.

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight body rust around the fuel filler neck.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jun 2014 24,553 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are slightly deteriorated age perished.

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil and coolant levels on minimum.

Slight body rust around the fuel filler neck.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,042 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,827 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,152 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 19,149 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,064 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 17,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,094 miles

WEAR TO N/S/F TYRE

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 BXE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BXE, 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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MA06 BXE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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