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NC55 YVO

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,273 mi
Last recorded82,273 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 YVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,273 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,522 miles

Fuel Filter Corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 74,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Fuel Filter Corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,511 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre Outer Sill / Lower Door (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 66,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre Outer Sill / Lower Door (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,982 miles

Battery light on

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 58,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Battery light on

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 55,502 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 55,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 May 2013 48,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,437 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 33,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,013 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,575 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,884 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 18,884 miles

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 YVO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YVO, 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 YVO registered?

NC55 YVO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is NC55 YVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 YVO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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