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FG56 BDV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,910 mi
Last recorded76,910 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 BDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 76,910 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 76,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2017 74,452 miles

Central Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre rubber perished

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,413 miles

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyre splitting

Fail 4 Jan 2016 60,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyre splitting

Pass 29 Dec 2014 55,147 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,890 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,545 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 50,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,549 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 39,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,813 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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FG56 BDV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 FG56 BDV, 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 FG56 BDV registered?

FG56 BDV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is FG56 BDV safe to buy?

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