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BV55 UTL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,615 mi
Last recorded26,615 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 26,615 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 22,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

movement in nearside front top mount

movement in offside front top mount

very slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 22 Dec 2014 22,437 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

movement in nearside front top mount

movement in offside front top mount

very slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 27 Dec 2013 16,997 miles

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

steering wheel clock spring rough when rotated

Fail 27 Dec 2013 16,997 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering wheel clock spring rough when rotated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 14,409 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,366 miles

srs lights on

Pass 8 Mar 2010 11,020 miles

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

air bag lights on in desh

Pass 6 Jan 2009 8,135 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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BV55 UTL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV55 UTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV55 UTL registered?

BV55 UTL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is BV55 UTL safe to buy?

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