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BV06 HUP

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

85,480 mi
Last recorded85,480 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 HUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 85,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,002 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,002 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,859 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 77,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,471 miles

n/s front wheel trim damaged

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged/cracking

o/s front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 68,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front wheel trim damaged

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged/cracking

o/s front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,562 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,044 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 36,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 48,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 40,764 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 40,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,567 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,567 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre smooth on inner edge

track adjust

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 HUP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

BV06 HUP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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