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BK56 FVS

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,355 mi
Last recorded75,355 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 FVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,048 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s/f floors corroded.

Fail 25 May 2019 65,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s/f floors corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,870 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 55,981 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 52,591 miles

corrosion on all four coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

corrosion on floors & both rear inner sills

wipers smearing

Fail 13 Sep 2014 52,591 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on all four coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

corrosion on floors & both rear inner sills

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,026 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust in places

vehicle starting to corrode underneath in various places

Fail 21 Sep 2013 48,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion on exhaust in places

spare tyre heavily perished

vehicle starting to corrode underneath in various places

Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 42,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing badly on edges

offside rear tyre deep cracks outer shoulder

Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,365 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 32,302 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BK56 FVS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK56 FVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK56 FVS registered?

BK56 FVS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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