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BV06 LNK

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,721 mi
Last recorded84,721 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 84,721 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Fail 22 May 2023 84,721 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Pass 25 May 2022 84,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion.

Fail 17 May 2022 84,549 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,251 miles

general corrosion.

Fail 4 Mar 2021 84,046 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT, replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,838 miles

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,025 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,847 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,406 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,664 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,726 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,981 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,918 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,033 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,485 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,388 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 LNK 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 83.3%.

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 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 LNK, 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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BV06 LNK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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