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NV06 BVJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,008 mi
Last recorded79,008 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,008 miles

heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2019 79,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,884 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 65,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,910 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jul 2017 48,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front both tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,923 miles

Front wipers poor

Fail 15 Jun 2017 47,915 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front wipers poor

Pass 4 Jun 2016 35,922 miles

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Damage to inner rim of both front and n.s.r road wheels

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

Fail 9 May 2016 34,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Damage to inner rim of both front and n.s.r road wheels

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,184 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 19,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advanced wear to each front suspension arm rear bushes .Recommend their replaced

front bumper damaged and becoming insecure

outer wall of n/s/f tyre damaged ,only just passed test

Pass 21 May 2014 11,569 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 11,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,978 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 4,853 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 4,853 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 3,099 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

very slight bind on front brakes

Pass 20 May 2010 26,931 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 26,931 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 21,673 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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NV06 BVJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BVJ, 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 NV06 BVJ registered?

NV06 BVJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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