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BV56 BYS

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,217 mi
Last recorded86,217 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 86,217 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 86,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle bushes perishing

slight oil leak from engine

surface corrosion o/s n/s centre,rear chassis rails,front floors,outer sills,seat mounts,inner front arches,front subframe mounts,inner sills,inner rear sills,rear axle and mountings,rear crossmember,rear floors,rear shockers

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 78,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 69,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,608 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 64,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front brake anti-rattle clip not fitted fully

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,296 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front tyres low on edges

Fail 16 Feb 2015 63,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front tyres low on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Feb 2013 47,346 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear footbrake application uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear footbrake application uneven

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,152 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 44,152 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,110 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 BYS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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