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BV56 XSD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,106 mi
Last recorded41,106 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 41,106 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 40,504 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 38,821 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 38,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 36,738 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 35,523 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 34,521 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,147 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 33,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 31,723 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,386 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 30,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,519 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 28,519 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear surface cracks due to age

Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,283 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 27,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,366 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,947 miles

n/s/f rim (inner) has slight dent

Pass 11 Sep 2013 22,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,507 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,428 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,521 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 XSD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

BV56 XSD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is BV56 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 XSD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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