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BV06 CYE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,612 mi
Last recorded164,612 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 CYE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 164,612 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 6 May 2016 161,487 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 161,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides adjusted OK (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 155,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

indicator tell tale lights in dash not working but are audible

n/s outer sill getting weak at rear

slight play in n/s rear sub frame front bush

Pass 6 Feb 2014 134,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 134,560 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 117,876 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 117,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 98,377 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 79,799 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm front bush slightly debonded

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

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly debonded from ferrule

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,880 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 61,880 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front lower arm rear bush slightly debonded from ferrule

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,876 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 44,876 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Both rear tyres slightly deteriated

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch feed pipe from brake resovoir weaping

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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BV06 CYE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV06 CYE, 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 BV06 CYE registered?

BV06 CYE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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