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BV06 HVU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,385 mi
Last recorded51,385 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 HVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 51,385 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,330 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

hand brake high

Fail 20 Feb 2023 51,324 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,486 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 49,450 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,758 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 46,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,125 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,363 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)

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,447 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f suspension top mount noisey(creaking)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 16,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 14,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,007 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,538 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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BV06 HVU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BV06 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

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

Is BV06 HVU safe to buy?

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