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BT56 TOV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,107 mi
Last recorded86,107 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 TOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,107 miles

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 86,107 miles

Front Outer Seat belt installation upper anchorage of a three point belt(s) less than 110mm from the centre line of the seat (10.1 (t))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt installation upper anchorage of a three point belt(s) less than 110mm from the centre line of the seat (10.1 (t))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

steering tight

Fail 2 Oct 2018 80,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

steering tight

Pass 2 Sep 2017 69,779 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,641 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 43,641 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,286 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Fail 1 Sep 2015 33,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,701 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2010 11,914 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 9,072 miles

child seat fitted to rear nearside

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 TOV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TOV, 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 BT56 TOV registered?

BT56 TOV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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