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NC55 VKH

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,245 mi
Last recorded71,245 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 VKH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 71,245 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 60,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2015 60,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2014 491,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

surface rust off side rear inner sill

Fail 8 Feb 2014 49,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

surface rust off side rear inner sill

Pass 16 Feb 2013 39,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Fail 9 Feb 2013 38,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn and lipped

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition

Pass 3 Feb 2012
Fail 7 Feb 2011 51,803 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,803 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 21,957 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

age cracking to all tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,083 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 18,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NC55 VKH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NC55 VKH, 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 NC55 VKH registered?

NC55 VKH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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