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BV56 NHP

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,295 mi
Last recorded52,295 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,295 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 52,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,990 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 44,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 44,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, arch area (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches corroded, has liners fitted unable to see all (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre bald on the outer shoulder

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,555 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2014 37,555 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,974 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 32,974 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,164 miles

Advise:o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bush displacing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,172 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,037 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,103 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 NHP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NHP, 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 NHP registered?

BV56 NHP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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