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BV56 AEA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,461 mi
Last recorded46,461 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 46,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 43,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 37,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 36,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 34,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 30,789 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 30,774 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 30,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 28,972 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,780 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 26,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 25,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 24,068 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 27 Sep 2013 24,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,228 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,338 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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BV56 AEA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV56 AEA, 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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What year was BV56 AEA registered?

BV56 AEA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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