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KU06 BCV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,337 mi
Last recorded103,337 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 BCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 103,337 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 103,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 98,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion around filler cap

oil leak

slight play in both front strut tops

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 98,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion around filler cap

oil leak

slight play in both front strut tops

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 98,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,302 miles

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

corrosion round filler flap

engine check light on

Fail 18 Dec 2017 94,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play axle bush (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion round filler flap

engine check light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 82,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,600 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 57,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,386 miles

corrosion to rear underside sills, front chassis/subframe mounts

Fail 16 Oct 2014 53,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to rear underside sills, front chassis/subframe mounts

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,683 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,683 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 43,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,192 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,495 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,008 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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KU06 BCV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KU06 BCV, 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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KU06 BCV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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