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BG56 VXW

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,802 mi
Last recorded64,802 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,802 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 57,002 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 48,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 43,399 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 43,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 43,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,952 miles

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear o/s and n/s tyres cracking

coil spring corroded o/s/r, n/s/r and o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,802 miles

Exhaust pipe section corroded

Flat spot in exterior rubber of o/s/f brake hose strongly advise replacement ASAP

Front chassis legs and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,498 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn inner edges, strongly advise replacement ASAP

Coil springs slightly corroded

Exhaust and brackets corroded

Front discs lipped and scored

Front gearbox mounting bush partially split

Front shockers have reduced dampening affect

Front suspension arm front bushes parting

Movement in both rear axle bushes

Slight movement in both front strut top mountings

Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,839 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 30,839 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 26,578 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,991 miles

Both Rear Tyres Sidewalls Cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 17,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 13,222 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 VXW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXW, 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 BG56 VXW registered?

BG56 VXW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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