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NH55 NVE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,964 mi
Last recorded60,964 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 NVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2020 60,964 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and near (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leaking. fuel filter corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 59,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 57,377 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,367 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,495 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,934 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 56,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 52,908 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 52,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 49,691 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 49,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 45,296 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades starting to rip

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,296 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

wiper blades starting to rip

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,068 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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NH55 NVE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NH55 NVE, 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 NH55 NVE registered?

NH55 NVE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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