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BN56 HJV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,917 mi
Last recorded74,917 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 HJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 74,917 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 74,913 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 67,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,138 miles

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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 67,138 miles

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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 66,824 miles

follr corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,898 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,018 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,360 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,173 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 62,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,203 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit.

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 HJV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN56 HJV, 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 BN56 HJV registered?

BN56 HJV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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