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BV56 JMU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,652 mi
Last recorded57,652 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/side rear wheel arch and body trims insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2020 57,521 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/side rear wheel arch and body trims insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 53,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,990 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,296 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 48,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,255 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 45,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 42,086 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 42,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,485 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,657 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 32,661 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on side walls.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 32,661 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on side walls.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,966 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,199 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 JMU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JMU, 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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What year was BV56 JMU registered?

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

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