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BL55 NVK

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,900 mi
Last recorded66,900 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 NVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside/offside (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 66,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside/offside (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,159 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer and inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,733 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 63,060 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,741 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 57,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,378 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,027 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 38,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2009 31,213 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)

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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BL55 NVK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL55 NVK, 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 BL55 NVK registered?

BL55 NVK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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