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BV06 HWJ

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,031 mi
Last recorded82,031 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,031 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills and underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 75,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 18 May 2019 75,772 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 68,304 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor-Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor-Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 May 2018 68,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor-Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor-Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 63,690 miles

slight oil leak - gear box / gear linkage

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,447 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 56,447 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 49,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,753 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,178 miles

o/s/f lower arm back bush starting to become unbonded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,887 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 32,811 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,387 miles

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

slight oil leak from gear selector on gear box

Fail 13 Mar 2012 22,387 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from gear selector on gear box

Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,375 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 6,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 4,116 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 HWJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

BV06 HWJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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