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BJ06 FYV

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,822 mi
Last recorded64,822 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 FYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 64,822 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,762 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,951 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,912 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 58,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by tp shock mountain (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,089 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 49,089 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,531 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 44,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,297 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 36,508 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,508 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,010 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,142 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 29,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 21,877 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 16,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,070 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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BJ06 FYV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ06 FYV, 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 BJ06 FYV registered?

BJ06 FYV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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