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MK56 BWN

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,547 mi
Last recorded66,547 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 BWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,547 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 66,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output condensation (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output condensation (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 56,100 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 56,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,133 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 41,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 33,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,106 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,763 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,385 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 22,385 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BWN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver 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 MK56 BWN, 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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MK56 BWN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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