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BV55 GME

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,659 mi
Last recorded46,659 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 GME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface rust and corrosion under body of vehicle and on front and rear suspension components

Fail 30 Jan 2018 46,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface rust and corrosion under body of vehicle and on front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,701 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 44,701 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,925 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2015 39,925 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,321 miles

engine oil low

Fail 9 Dec 2013 38,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

engine oil low

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,668 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,018 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 24,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 23,378 miles

Engine Dip stick showed No Oil!! Add 3 Litres

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

Pass 1 May 2010 20,442 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 20,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 12,784 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,871 miles

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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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BV55 GME is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV55 GME, 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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BV55 GME is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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