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MC55 BYB

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,282 mi
Last recorded61,282 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC55 BYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/sr & n/sr tyres are both worn on inner & outer treads

underside of vehicle is rust corroded in various places

Fail 14 Jan 2019 61,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing, under wheel arch trim holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / chassis runner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/sr & n/sr tyres are both worn on inner & outer treads

underside of vehicle is rust corroded in various places

Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre small wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear inner & outer sill repairs undersealed

nearside outer sill member corrosion evident

offside and nearside front brake discs inner face rusty

offside and nearside front floors corrosion evident

offside and nearside rear tyres small wear on inner edges

offside front tyre wear on inner and outer edges

offside outer sill member corrosion evident

Fail 15 Jan 2018 55,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill member (2.4.A.3)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre small wear on inner edge

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

nearside outer sill member corrosion evident

offside and nearside front brake discs inner face rusty

offside and nearside front floors corrosion evident

offside and nearside rear tyres small wear on inner edges

offside front tyre wear on inner and outer edges

offside outer sill member corrosion evident

Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,384 miles

Offside Rear Inner slight corrosion on sill

Offside slight corrosion on sill

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 28,898 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,047 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 26,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracks to side wall

Pass 9 Feb 2012 22,978 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 22,970 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,965 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 14,461 miles

Nearside 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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MC55 BYB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MC55 BYB, 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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MC55 BYB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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