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NV06 BMY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,172 mi
Last recorded70,172 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 BMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,172 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake warning lamp on

Fail 4 Feb 2019 70,168 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake warning lamp on

Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,909 miles

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 4 Jan 2018 60,909 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front driveshaft gaiter seaping grease at shaft

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 56,582 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside of sill to floor near park brake cable retainer (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front driveshaft gaiter seaping grease at shaft

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Outer exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2015 52,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 52,528 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 50,153 miles

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2014 50,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,147 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2012 48,145 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 9 May 2011 38,916 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 7 May 2011 38,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,062 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,433 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 19,433 miles

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

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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NV06 BMY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NV06 BMY, 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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NV06 BMY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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