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NC55 YYN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,116 mi
Last recorded53,116 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 53,116 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant low!

Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,318 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 50,227 miles

Offside sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,328 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 27 Jul 2021 45,920 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,526 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 43,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 41,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,816 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 36,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,834 miles

front pads worn

o/s/f wheel arch loose

Fail 1 Aug 2015 32,830 miles

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

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

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

o/s side repeater lens missing

o/s/f arch loose

Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 27,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 18,849 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 18,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,776 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 16,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 15,712 miles

N/S front tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,321 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 15,321 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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 YYN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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