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BP06 LBV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

66,547 mi
Last recorded66,547 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 LBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,547 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 66,547 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,734 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 64,721 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,284 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 60,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,372 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 55,372 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,994 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 51,994 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,302 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 48,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,071 miles

n/s of fuel tank dented

Fail 25 Feb 2015 44,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s of fuel tank dented

o/s and n/s floors dented

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

o/s wiper hitting pillar

Pass 2 Aug 2014 41,128 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 31,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,270 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,903 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,991 miles

Rear tyres lightly cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2011 22,984 miles

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

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

Rear tyres lightly cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2010 19,421 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 19,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 16,141 miles

(both) front tyres 165/65r13 worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edges

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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BP06 LBV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BP06 LBV, 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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BP06 LBV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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