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BN56 LFV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,283 mi
Last recorded64,283 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,283 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside outer sills at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

fuel filter corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2019 64,283 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside outer sills at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective badly perished ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,957 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,728 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Rear TYRES BOTH CRACKS 3MM

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY AND SILLS (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 49,698 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH ()

Rear TYRES BOTH CRACKS 3MM

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY AND SILLS (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,447 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

COOLANT LEAK

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,749 miles

CUT DRIVER FRONT TYRE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2014 39,745 miles

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

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

CUT DRIVER FRONT TYRE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,966 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,636 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 31,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 27,948 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 24,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,943 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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BN56 LFV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

BN56 LFV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is BN56 LFV safe to buy?

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