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BT56 EWV

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,130 mi
Last recorded33,130 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 EWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 33,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 33,130 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 30,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped/corroded inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 30,622 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped/corroded inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 28,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,386 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 25,501 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre craking no visible cords

Offside Front Tyre cracking no visible cords

Offside Rear Tyre cracking no visible cords

Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,161 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 20,167 miles

near and offside rear tyres starting to crack

rear brake noise when applyed

Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,362 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

slight oil leak from sump plug

Fail 11 Dec 2012 14,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 14 Dec 2011 11,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 11,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 9,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 6,622 miles

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

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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BT56 EWV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT56 EWV, 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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BT56 EWV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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