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BK56 VBB

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,301 mi
Last recorded45,301 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 VBB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 45,301 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Corrosion to near side and off side front floor pans within 30cm of body mountings

Corrosion within 30cm of near side front seat belt lower anchorage (outer sill)

Corrosion within 30cm. of off side rear lower seat belt anchorage (outer sill)

Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,927 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion front floor each side

Fail 2 Oct 2020 42,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion front floor each side

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,510 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 3 Oct 2019 39,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under body covers

Pass 4 Oct 2018 35,384 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear seats folded seat belts not tested

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,315 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,319 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 28,318 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2015 25,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,512 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,662 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 19,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,494 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 13,320 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 10,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 7,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 VBB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VBB, 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 BK56 VBB registered?

BK56 VBB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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