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BV56 JPX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,899 mi
Last recorded82,899 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,899 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 82,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,346 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi legs corroding (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/f inner arches corroding (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills corroding

brake fluid level low

rear chassi corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,806 miles

both front and offside rear inner wheel arches rusted not excessive at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,543 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner arches have slight corrosion

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge

o/s outer sill has corrosion

rear floor has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2014 79,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner arches have slight corrosion

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge

o/s outer sill has corrosion

rear floor has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,891 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,622 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 74,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,411 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 67,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs starting to show signs of wear

Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,916 miles

brake warning light flashing

handbrake lever travel

offside and nearside front lower arm [rear] bushes starting to spread

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,503 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn low [close to legal limit]

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 JPX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JPX, 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 JPX registered?

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

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