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MK06 NRL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 87,252 miles

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,275 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasis legs rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Sills rusty

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 86,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasis legs rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Sills rusty

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,453 miles

slight corrosion around petrol cap

structure has corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Qtr panel corroded round petrol cap

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking in treads

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 81,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre cracking on inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge bald & cracking on inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Qtr panel corroded round petrol cap

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking in treads

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,443 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 67,443 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 62,802 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,341 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,373 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 51,373 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,112 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,261 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,368 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,430 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 NRL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NRL, 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 MK06 NRL registered?

MK06 NRL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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