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BV56 BFE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,506 mi
Last recorded81,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 81,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear 1/2 of offside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively abs leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,763 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 78,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,849 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,410 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 70,410 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,548 miles

Both front brake dics are corroded in inner faces.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2014 57,547 miles

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

Both front brake dics are corroded in inner faces.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear tyre begining to crack.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre begining to crack.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,765 miles

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,861 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil on minimum.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 35,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,590 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 BFE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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