MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg badly corrodded at rear axle mounting point and very rear above exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Chaffed on wheel rim (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter corrodded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake drum noisey when rotated
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis near to axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake drum noisey when rotated
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis near to axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Body showing general corrosion
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Arch trim in sucure
Rear Tyres showing signs of perishing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (7.1.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Body showing general corrosion
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Arch trim in sucure
Rear Tyres showing signs of perishing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Both showing signs of perishing
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner edge worn
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Both showing signs of perishing
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner rack end has loads of play
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner rack end has loads of play
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system corroding.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
all four tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG56 VUY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VUY, 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 VUY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2006.
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