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BN06 SWV

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,196 mi
Last recorded66,196 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 SWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,196 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 66,196 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,098 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,883 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 68,600 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre approx 2mm worn

o/s/f tyre approx 2mm worn inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2014 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre approx 2mm worn

o/s/f tyre approx 2mm worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 61,579 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,483 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,039 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,982 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,760 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,446 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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BN06 SWV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc 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 BN06 SWV, 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 BN06 SWV registered?

BN06 SWV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is BN06 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 SWV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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