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BV55 UVZ

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,933 mi
Last recorded90,933 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 90,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 87,324 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 87,324 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,245 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 82,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/ FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/ AXLE MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL/ UNDER WING COVER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,103 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE INNER FLOOR (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE INNER FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 71,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE INNER FLOOR (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE INNER FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,764 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 63,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 56,260 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 56,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 49,658 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,658 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,057 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,771 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,509 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,520 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 UVZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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