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NC06 LYH

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,591 mi
Last recorded16,591 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 LYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,591 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill has some corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2019 16,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill has some corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 15,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on the inside of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 15,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm lying on subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Crack (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on the inside of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 13,916 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Fail 12 May 2017 13,916 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Pass 27 May 2016 12,739 miles

Nearside front wishbone mountings are worn

Fail 26 May 2016 12,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster inoperative ? (1.8)

Nearside front wishbone mountings are worn

Offside front tyre is worn bald inner edge

Pass 28 May 2015 11,576 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 10,352 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a damaged sidewall

Fail 28 May 2014 10,352 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a damaged sidewall

Pass 17 May 2013 8,682 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 8,682 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 5,938 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 4,814 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 3,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 2,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut almost to cords.

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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NC06 LYH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NC06 LYH, 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 NC06 LYH registered?

NC06 LYH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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