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BV06 YWX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,969 mi
Last recorded76,969 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 YWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 76,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch fuel cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner arch seams (2.4.A.3)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s n/s (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s n/s (4.2.A.1a)

o/s n/s floor to sills slightly corroded

o/s n/s front and mid sills slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,857 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 70,857 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wipers slightly smearing

offside rear tyre tread mishapen

rear number plate lamps dim/low light output

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,454 miles

Both front lower suspension arms inner rear bush starting to unbond

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,126 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 24,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 24,116 miles

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

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 YWX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YWX, 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 YWX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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