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BV56 RZN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,523 mi
Last recorded68,523 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 68,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 63,016 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 54,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,481 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack - suggest replacement soon

Fail 13 Feb 2018 45,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack - suggest replacement soon

Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,454 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2017 44,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,479 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 38,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,310 miles

Front n/s outter tyre wall slight damage

Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,660 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,795 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 18,795 miles

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

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

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Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,850 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 12,824 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 RZN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

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

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