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BV56 AHP

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,629 mi
Last recorded87,629 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,629 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front and rear outer sill/ arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,707 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE + SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S + N/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHES

Fail 1 Aug 2018 86,706 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE + SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S + N/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHES

Pass 2 Sep 2017 75,420 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 75,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,412 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 75,412 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,251 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 69,247 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 63,487 miles

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

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

o/s/f outer sill slight corrosiom

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,487 miles

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

o/s/f outer sill slight corrosiom

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,387 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 53,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 47,953 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 47,943 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 38,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,594 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,846 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 AHP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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