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BV56 JVJ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,640 mi
Last recorded67,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,640 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 67,637 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,715 miles

Engine Managment Light On

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 66,715 miles

Engine Managment Light On

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,295 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,155 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Oct 2013 53,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,151 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,437 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 JVJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red 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 JVJ, 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 JVJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV56 JVJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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