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BV56 BYB

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,351 mi
Last recorded90,351 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,351 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 90,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 85,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 66,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mtg (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2015 51,160 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 38,357 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,865 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,195 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 18 Aug 2010 19,315 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,046 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 BYB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BYB, 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 BV56 BYB registered?

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

Is BV56 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 BYB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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