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BD56 MVT

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,086 mi
Last recorded93,086 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 MVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,086 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 93,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,296 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 87,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear axle bushes heavily deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,944 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

both rear axle bushes heavily deteriorated

both rear tyres low on tread and heavily splitting/perishing on outer shoulders

Fail 15 Dec 2014 74,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

both rear axle bushes heavily deteriorated

both rear tyres low on tread and heavily splitting/perishing on outer shoulders

Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,192 miles

both front tyres worn to zero on inner edges

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres low on tread and outer shoulders splitting/perishing

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2013 68,192 miles

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

both front tyres worn to zero on inner edges

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres low on tread and outer shoulders splitting/perishing

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,475 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,886 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 51,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 42,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,806 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,816 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 MVT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVT, 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 MVT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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