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BV06 TCJ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

82,226 mi
Last recorded82,226 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 TCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 82,226 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting/bearing worn (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,187 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function leak no damping (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting/bearing worn (2.7.4)

Pass 3 May 2017 80,334 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2017 80,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,277 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 71,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,603 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 61,603 miles

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

TRACKING

Pass 25 Jan 2014 52,837 miles

slight play in front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 23 Jan 2014 52,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wish bones rear bushes worn and play

e m light on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,807 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 42,807 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 32,939 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,679 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 24,679 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,780 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 23,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,104 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 20,104 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,620 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 TCJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TCJ, 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 TCJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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