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BV56 XWS

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,283 mi
Last recorded60,283 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 60,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 60,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 51,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section around grommet hole area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step/outer sill section corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush started to split and deteriorate but still functions as intended (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section around grommet hole area corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arch's corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 51,176 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section around grommet hole area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step/outer sill section corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush started to split and deteriorate but still functions as intended (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section around grommet hole area corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arch's corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,489 miles

corrosion nearside front floor section

offside foor slight corrosion around seat mount area

Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,715 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 34,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside front tyre's badly cracked but can not see ply or cords

nearside and offside rear tyre's badly cracked but can not see ply or cords

Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,858 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 29,858 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 28,578 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,096 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 27,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,486 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 XWS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

BV56 XWS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is BV56 XWS safe to buy?

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