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NC55 VRN

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,068 mi
Last recorded63,068 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 VRN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,068 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,104 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,468 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 50,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 46,674 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 46,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,039 miles

OSF tyre is perished/deteriorated

battery slightly loose in holder

Fail 30 Mar 2019 42,986 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective closes via first latch only (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in bushes (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in bushes (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OSF tyre is perished/deteriorated

battery slightly loose in holder

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,316 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 42,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,359 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,817 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 35,817 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,697 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 32,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,810 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,848 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,218 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 20,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VRN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

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

Is NC55 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 VRN shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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