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MK06 NKM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,393 mi
Last recorded71,393 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 NKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 71,389 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 68,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around fuel filler cap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 68,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 10 Mar 2020 66,785 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,001 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 64,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 61,844 miles

** SPARE WHEEL CARRIER DEVELOPED CORROSION **

Body has slight corrosion Nearside & Offside Front Subframe Mounting Areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre Developing Cracks In Inner Tread Edge & Wearing Inner Edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside & Offside Front Wishbones Rear Mountings (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 61,844 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Corroded & BADLY WORN On Inner Faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear axle mounting area ( lower inner arch) (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water (8.2.3)

** SPARE WHEEL CARRIER DEVELOPED CORROSION **

Body has slight corrosion Nearside & Offside Front Subframe Mounting Areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both INNER Brake Pads WORN TO APPROX 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre Developing Cracks In Inner Tread Edge & Wearing Inner Edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside & Offside Front Wishbones Rear Mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 53,759 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Worn To Approx 3 - 5mm (3.5.1g)

Engine Coolant Low..!!

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn (lipped on edge) (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2017 53,759 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/R Outer Sill / Wheel Arch Section Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 / 65 r13 (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Worn To Approx 3 - 5mm (3.5.1g)

Engine Coolant Low..!!

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn (lipped on edge) (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,419 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,801 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)

rear tyres cracked between treads and sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,796 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 31,796 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perishing.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 21,890 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 19,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,882 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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MK06 NKM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK06 NKM, 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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MK06 NKM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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