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NH06 YKL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

44,968 mi
Last recorded44,968 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 YKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 44,968 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front chassis legs corroded

heavy corrosion to front floor

heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills ns and os

Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,585 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,414 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 42,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,375 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 40,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill rusted to hole (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 38,069 miles

under vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2018 38,041 miles

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 36,536 miles

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

Vehicle corroded but no holes or weak

both front brake hose twisted

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,038 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 36,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 35,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake hoses twisted

n/s/f side mirror insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,345 miles

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

both front brake hoses twisted

n/s/f side mirror insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,751 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 34,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres outter wall perished and outter tread cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2013 33,481 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,481 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,926 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 31,926 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 21,159 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jun 2009 15,333 miles

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

o/s front tread separation sterting

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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NH06 YKL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NH06 YKL, 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 NH06 YKL registered?

NH06 YKL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is NH06 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH06 YKL shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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