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BV06 ZYW

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,248 mi
Last recorded96,248 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,248 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,177 miles

Rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 3 Feb 2018 88,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,521 miles

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Oil leak ()

corrosion appearing near o/s/r shocker mounting in boot

front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriate on both sides

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear axle bushes starting to deteriate

Fail 13 Feb 2017 79,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriate on both sides

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

rear axle bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,253 miles

both front tyres worn low

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 15 Feb 2016 70,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,019 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 58,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 55,602 miles

both rear axle bushes have slight play.

Pass 16 May 2013 52,635 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 49,448 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 May 2012 49,448 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2011 46,448 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 46,444 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2010 42,420 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,034 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 ZYW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver 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 ZYW, 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 ZYW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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