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BV56 WLH

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,302 mi
Last recorded79,302 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,302 miles

corrosion by fuel flap

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f inner floor

flexi exhaust section slight leak

general underside corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,065 miles

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

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

rusty underbody

Pass 14 Aug 2021 60,569 miles

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel rotten, but outside prescribed area's

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front floors corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,267 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,072 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 52,072 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,075 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 48,075 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,410 miles

both front sills heavily corroded but not holed

slight lift in nearside rear top suspension mount

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2016 46,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front sills heavily corroded but not holed

front brake discs corroded on inner face

slight lift in nearside rear top suspension mount

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,873 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sill heavily corroded but not holed

small hole in o/s/r indicator not showing white light

Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,878 miles

offside front bottom arm rear bush starting to seperate

slight lift in nearside rear top suspension mount

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 38,463 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,444 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,247 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,170 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 WLH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WLH, 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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BV56 WLH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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