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BG06 BYV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,543 mi
Last recorded87,543 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 BYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 87,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to strength of body (rust) (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x4 hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x4 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 81,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2023 81,669 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2022 73,820 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,646 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has a small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

the exhaust system is very corroded

the vehicle battery was flat upon presentation for the test

Fail 8 Feb 2021 71,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has a small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

the exhaust system is very corroded

the vehicle battery was flat upon presentation for the test

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,324 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 67,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,750 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 62,748 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2018 59,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,733 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,733 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,295 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,130 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 43,128 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,542 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 39,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,439 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damge to the side wall

Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,439 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has damge to the side wall

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,578 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 26,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 16,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,000 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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BG06 BYV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BG06 BYV, 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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BG06 BYV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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