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BD56 DSV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,570 mi
Last recorded54,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 DSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,570 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,104 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 49,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and bold inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

left indicator not cancelling out

Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre out of shape/uneven tyre wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front susp arm bush bonding separating slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 43,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre out of shape/uneven tyre wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front susp arm bush bonding separating slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 38,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 35,727 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 33,082 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 29,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 8,262 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,725 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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BD56 DSV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BD56 DSV, 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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BD56 DSV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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