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DE56 BVF

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,701 mi
Last recorded83,701 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 BVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,701 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 83,701 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,709 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 76,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,040 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,040 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,875 miles

exhaust system corroded

under body corroded in various places

Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,733 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 51,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,568 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,820 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,820 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,172 miles

osr tyre inner edge worn slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,685 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,685 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s rear tyre perished and crackin

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,579 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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DE56 BVF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE56 BVF, 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 DE56 BVF registered?

DE56 BVF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is DE56 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 BVF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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