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NL06 FXC

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,294 mi
Last recorded102,294 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 FXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,294 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel lower joint excessive wear (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

boot floor to rear panel heavily corroded

fuel filter insecure

Pass 6 May 2017 100,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

axle bushes worn on the rear but no excessive play

slight play in steering rack felt through the steering wheel

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 100,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded where rear axle mounts to chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

axle bushes worn on the rear but no excessive play

slight play in steering rack felt through the steering wheel

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,629 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 88,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,805 miles

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

advise corrosion at rear inner sill areas

advise horn weak

advise tyres perished/cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2015 80,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion at rear inner sill areas

advise horn weak

advise tyres perished/cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,248 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 72,240 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,640 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 63,638 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 56,361 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,361 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 11 Feb 2011 45,627 miles

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

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

front brake discs are slighly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,627 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,081 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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NL06 FXC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NL06 FXC, 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 NL06 FXC registered?

NL06 FXC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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