MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
offside front brake anti-rattle clip not fitted fully
engine oil leak
exhaust system corroded
front tyres low on edges
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
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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