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NC55 VML

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,266 mi
Last recorded75,266 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 VML
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2018 75,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill separating from inner (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in two places (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock top has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock top has slight play

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 65,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock top has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock top has slight play

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,280 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 56,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 56,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,942 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,263 miles

nsf/nsr/osr tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,940 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 48,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,280 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,919 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished/cracked with age.

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

Offside front tyre perished/cracked with age.

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked with age.

Wiperblades poor.

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked with age.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,536 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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NC55 VML is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VML, 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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NC55 VML is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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