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NJ06 VUF

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,888 mi
Last recorded81,888 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 VUF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,888 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Wheel Arches/Wells Corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust System and Metal Mounts Corroded

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper Loose/Rattling (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Floors and Both Inner Sills (bordering excessive) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm/Beam Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Rear Underside Of Vehicle (bordering excessive) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,286 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 75,286 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts - Inners Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets - Inners Near Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Worn on Inner Edge/Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit and Badly Worn on Inner Edge/Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

cills corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,873 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside floor (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside & offside inner rear sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,466 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack?? (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 52,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack?? (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both bulbs dull (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s headlamp slightly damp pattern just ok

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,434 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,431 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake imbalance.39%

slight corrosion n/s/f inner sill area.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,277 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,493 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 19,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 10,192 miles

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

rear tyres perrished

Fail 27 Oct 2011 10,192 miles

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

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 29 Oct 2010 4,666 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 6 May 2010 857 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 35,774 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,774 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres perrishing

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 VUF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

NJ06 VUF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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