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NJ06 VUL

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,934 mi
Last recorded49,934 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 VUL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 49,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front arm,rear bush starting to split

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,777 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 42,777 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,173 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 39,173 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,799 miles

all tyres slightly perished and cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2013 36,787 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 33,821 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 33,821 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 30,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre cut in tread [not to cords]

Pass 21 Apr 2010 30,061 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre cut in tread [not to cords]

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,488 miles

slight body damage

Fail 4 Apr 2009 26,488 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight body damage

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 VUL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

NJ06 VUL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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