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BF56 VJO

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,680 mi
Last recorded91,680 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 VJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,680 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s inner sills starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,475 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 87,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,671 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 78,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,720 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 72,704 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,080 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 61,080 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 56,050 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 56,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside + nearside rear tyres cracking

offside + nearside front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,002 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2010 47,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear tyres cracking

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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BF56 VJO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF56 VJO, 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 BF56 VJO registered?

BF56 VJO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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