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MJ06 BVL

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,344 mi
Last recorded60,344 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 BVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 60,344 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,942 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 54,942 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg / sub frame mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring mountain has slight free play

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg / sub frame mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

body slightly corroded around fuel cap

Fail 12 Aug 2019 53,683 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill next to axle mountain (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill next to axle mountain (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg / sub frame mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring mountain has slight free play

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg / sub frame mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

body slightly corroded around fuel cap

Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,732 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,130 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 47,110 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear wiper does not clear the screen

Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,924 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 44,924 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 42,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 40,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre worn inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre worn inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,669 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 37,669 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 34,720 miles

fuel filter corroded

offside rear tyre very poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,859 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 31,859 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,394 miles

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

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

battery warning light is on dash...

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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MJ06 BVL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJ06 BVL, 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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MJ06 BVL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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