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BJ55 VVL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,115 mi
Last recorded78,115 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 78,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 71,473 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone (2.4.G.2)

both sides tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,822 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 67,822 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2013 47,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,047 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 14,176 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 10,461 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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BJ55 VVL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ55 VVL, 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 BJ55 VVL registered?

BJ55 VVL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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