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BN56 BSV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,326 mi
Last recorded82,326 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 82,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,048 miles

N/S/F lower arm bushes are perished

O/S/F lower arm bushes are perished

Fail 11 Oct 2017 78,048 miles

N/S/F lower arm bushes are perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F lower arm bushes are perished

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

sills and underside of car becoming corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,749 miles

corrosion both outer sills

Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,748 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

corrosion both outer sills

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,734 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 61,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,407 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pipe weeping

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,136 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,814 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 40,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,186 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,186 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BN56 BSV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BN56 BSV, 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 BN56 BSV registered?

BN56 BSV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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