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BV56 WNU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,620 mi
Last recorded92,620 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 92,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill 30cm of seatbelt fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed of seat fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor holed seat fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 holes inner sill seat fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill rear axle fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes slightly split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle body corroded and holed around filler neck but still secure and no leaks

no coolant in bottle

Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

corrosion / weak fuel cap

rear of underbody corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2020 85,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear number plate cracked

Small chip to centre of windscreen not affecting view to road

corrosion/weak around fuel cap

Fail 6 Apr 2020 85,477 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed 30cm of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole to B-pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm of axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded and holed but not structural

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate cracked

Small chip to centre of windscreen not affecting view to road

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion/weak around fuel cap

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,866 miles

Centre Exhaust Hanger Badly Corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Rears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 81,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Centre Exhaust Hanger Badly Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side Wall Cracking Also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Rears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,363 miles

corrosion to sill and underside of car

Fail 29 Mar 2018 78,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to sill and underside of car

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,289 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,426 miles

can not see front brake pads clearly

Fail 4 Apr 2016 67,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

can not see front brake pads clearly

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,240 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,649 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,967 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,796 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,122 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,009 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,919 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 WNU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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