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NC55 YYB

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,414 mi
Last recorded80,414 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 80,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main support (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main support (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in front suspension top mounting bushes

Play in rear top suspension mounting buses

Slight corrosion on under sill areas

Fail 7 Dec 2020 73,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in front suspension top mounting bushes

Play in rear top suspension mounting buses

Slight corrosion on under sill areas

Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,490 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 65,490 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,777 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,046 miles

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

front tyres very worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,570 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Spare wheel damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2016 39,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 32,106 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 31,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 30,352 miles

exhaust system rusty

both rear tyres badly perrished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes split

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,352 miles

both front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes split

exhaust system rusty

both rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,841 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,824 miles

two rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyre side walls perrishing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,257 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,638 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 21,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YYB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

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

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