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NH55 NVF

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,271 mi
Last recorded55,271 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 NVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,271 miles

Inner edges of front tyres scrubbing slightly

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 50,379 miles

Oil leak

both front wishbone (REAR) bushes partially unbonded at centre pin

both rear flexy brake hose furrels corroded (these items treated)

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2013 50,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wishbone (REAR) bushes partially unbonded at centre pin

both rear flexy brake hose furrels corroded (these items treated)

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2012 46,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 40,371 miles

offside and nearside front wishbone (rear) bushes unbonding at pin (NORMAL ON THIS MODEL)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 40,371 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside and nearside front wishbone (rear) bushes unbonding at pin (NORMAL ON THIS MODEL)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,758 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres heavily perished on outer walls !!

fuel filter heavily corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush bonding failing not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres heavily perished on outer walls !!

fuel filter heavily corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush bonding failing not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 27,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NVF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NVF, 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 NVF registered?

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

Is NH55 NVF safe to buy?

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