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NC55 ZTY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,723 mi
Last recorded88,723 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2016 88,723 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed near seat and seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

steering slightly notchy in places

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,915 miles

COOLANT LEAK THERMOSTAT AREA

Front EXHAUST/CATALYST DOWN PIPE CORRODED BLOWING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

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

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

Nearside Rear QUARTER PANEL AND AROUND FUEL CAP CORRODED

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

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

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

Rear SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODED

Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,395 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 76,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 66,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,397 miles

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

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

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2013 52,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f coil spring incomplete

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,355 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)

n/s/f coil spring incomplete

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,983 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 34,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 20,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 10,885 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 2,190 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 ZTY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

NC55 ZTY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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