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MK56 BFA

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,236 mi
Last recorded35,236 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 BFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,236 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

Slight corrosion to front floor pans

Slight corrosion to outer sills

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 16 Aug 2017 35,196 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

Slight corrosion to front floor pans

Slight corrosion to outer sills

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,905 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 32,853 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,413 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 30,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,022 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,014 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,337 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,049 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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MK56 BFA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK56 BFA, 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 MK56 BFA registered?

MK56 BFA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is MK56 BFA safe to buy?

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