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NJ06 VLE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,239 mi
Last recorded62,239 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 VLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,239 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 62,115 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 59,337 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,666 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,244 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 52,243 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,910 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower bumper bracket insecure

Offside Rear tyre nailed (NR)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,461 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 44,461 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,345 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 39,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,797 miles

igntion light on

Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,252 miles

ns/f tyre wall deteriorating

ns/r tyre wall deteriorating

os/r tyre wall deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2012 30,247 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns/f tyre wall deteriorating

ns/r tyre wall deteriorating

os/r tyre wall deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,035 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,783 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,271 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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NJ06 VLE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ06 VLE, 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 NJ06 VLE registered?

NJ06 VLE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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