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BG56 VFZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,653 mi
Last recorded83,653 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2020 83,653 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside front suspension strut upper mounting has slight play.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 73,237 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 66,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,376 miles

front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 19 May 2016 62,375 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres are perishing

front number plate is cracked

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,490 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,416 miles

Both front brake disc slightly lipped.

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 34,416 miles

Both front brake disc slightly lipped.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,545 miles

Oil leak

front wiper starting to smear

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 24 Nov 2011 28,545 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front wiper starting to smear

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,568 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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BG56 VFZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG56 VFZ, 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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BG56 VFZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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