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BV56 JMX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,834 mi
Last recorded54,834 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 54,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

glue on screen area "A"

Fail 13 Mar 2026 54,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 47,636 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

spare wheel missing spare wheel holder loose

Pass 13 Feb 2024 46,081 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,489 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 42,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 40,043 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 40,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 36,095 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED ON INNER RIM

Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,746 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2019 33,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,866 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 24 Jan 2018 30,866 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 18 Jan 2017 29,421 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,181 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 26,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 23,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,780 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 19,519 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,416 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,135 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,788 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,294 miles

Body damage to boot floor behind rear bumper.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 13,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body damage to boot floor behind rear bumper.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JMX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

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

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