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NC55 YYJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,649 mi
Last recorded73,649 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear strut top mount has slight play (lift)

offside front tyre worn low at inner edge

rear sills slightly corroded but not holed

Fail 10 Jul 2018 71,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn low at inner edge

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear strut top mount has slight play (lift)

rear sills slightly corroded but not holed

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,094 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 67,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65 13 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 64,248 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,247 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,024 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 57,024 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front windscreen wipers deteriorated

n/s/r tyre has slightly uneven tread wear

o/s/r tyre perished

transmission oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,750 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 33,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 32,070 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres rubber cracking on walls

bonnet pull stiff

front n/s plastic wheel arch slightly loose and damaged

noise on clutch

Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,070 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres rubber cracking on walls

bonnet pull stiff

front n/s plastic wheel arch slightly loose and damaged

noise on clutch

Pass 7 Jan 2012 28,631 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 28,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,497 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,097 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 22,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,273 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 YYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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