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FL56 BNV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,134 mi
Last recorded54,134 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 BNV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,134 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,924 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 42,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,058 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 27,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 27,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 27,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,056 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 24,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,497 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 19,619 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Wear to nearside front tyre on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2009 15,409 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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FL56 BNV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FL56 BNV, 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 FL56 BNV registered?

FL56 BNV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is FL56 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 BNV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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