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BV56 BZO

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,485 mi
Last recorded63,485 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,485 miles

front chassis legs corroded

front tyres getting low and worn on inner edges

rear road springs corroded

slight oil leak

weep of oil from selector shaft seal

Fail 22 Aug 2018 63,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front chassis legs corroded

front tyres getting low and worn on inner edges

rear road springs corroded

slight oil leak

weep of oil from selector shaft seal

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,922 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

slight oil weep from gear selector

slight weep from clutch pipe

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,657 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 48,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,098 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Aug 2015 43,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,601 miles

front discs badly corroded and pads worn low

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,035 miles

front discs corroded

no plate have an effect to lettering

slight corrosion front subframe mounts

Fail 22 Aug 2013 31,035 miles

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

all tyre scrubbed on edges

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre nail close too the edge and weathered

no plate have an effect to lettering

slight corrosion front subframe mounts

Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,087 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,838 miles

clutch pipe leaking

front discs rusted and pitted

slight play in nearside rear suspension top mount

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,434 miles

front discs severly pitted

Fail 26 Aug 2010 12,434 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs severly pitted

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2009 7,082 miles

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

Offside 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)

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 BZO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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