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EK56 BZV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,704 mi
Last recorded55,704 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 BZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,704 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Offside front chassis rail corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,704 miles

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

Both inner sills corroded

Offside front chassis rail corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,663 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION PRESENT in REAR AXLE MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREAS --- Near + offside

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear ATTENTION to NEAR + OFFSIDE REAR BRAKES -----NOISY UPON APPLICATION

Fail 1 Oct 2016 50,663 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION PRESENT in REAR AXLE MOUNTING PRESCRIBED AREAS --- Near + offside

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear ATTENTION to NEAR + OFFSIDE REAR BRAKES -----NOISY UPON APPLICATION

Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,165 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 38,201 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 30,534 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 30,534 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,116 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 19,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 9,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 2,442 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 1,443 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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EK56 BZV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK56 BZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK56 BZV registered?

EK56 BZV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is EK56 BZV safe to buy?

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