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NK06 VZY

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

29,617 mi
Last recorded29,617 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 VZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 29,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 28,832 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 28,831 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Apr 2024 27,950 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 27,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill close to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill close to rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 27,037 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 26,252 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 26,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 25,079 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 24,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 22,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,773 miles

exhaust back box slight blow at seam

Fail 5 Apr 2017 19,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box slight blow at seam

Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,048 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 19,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,210 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 17,209 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,159 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,871 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 9,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 9,620 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,652 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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NK06 VZY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK06 VZY, 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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NK06 VZY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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