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BT06 JVU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,307 mi
Last recorded110,307 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 JVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear TYRE IS VISIBLY UNDER INFLATED

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 98,845 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 98,786 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing is noisy when rotated but does not feel rough or have excessive play at this time

Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,551 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 85,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,142 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 11 Dec 2014 75,139 miles

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

Engine light on

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 15 Aug 2014 71,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,924 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,530 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,523 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,678 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 42,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,711 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,326 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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BT06 JVU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT06 JVU, 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 BT06 JVU registered?

BT06 JVU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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