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MT06 BYM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,372 mi
Last recorded69,372 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 BYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2019 69,372 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear body panel extremely weak due to corrosion around fuel tank filler

Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,798 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 59,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,073 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,541 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 53,541 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,969 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,838 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 48,838 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 47,595 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,035 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,624 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,654 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

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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MT06 BYM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT06 BYM, 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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MT06 BYM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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