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NC55 YWL

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,916 mi
Last recorded53,916 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,916 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 53,916 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,027 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 52,010 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front floor area and inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 51,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drop sill holed (2.4.A.3)

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to the majority of the underside including chassis/ floor/ drop sills/ subframes and suspension components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres have age cracks and uneven wear

Fail 17 Feb 2015 47,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to the majority of the underside including chassis/ floor/ drop sills/ subframes and suspension components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres have age cracks and uneven wear

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,889 miles

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

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,850 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,689 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 35,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,672 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,672 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked on walls

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,370 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 18,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,763 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 YWL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

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

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