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NL06 LMU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

101,949 mi
Last recorded101,949 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 LMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective wheel & tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 101,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective wheel & tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,774 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))

signs of oil leak gear box area

tracking wear on front tyres

Fail 9 Mar 2021 82,774 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tracking wear on front tyres

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails (tyre punctured) ()

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

signs of oil leak gear box area

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,541 miles

signs of oil leak engine and gear box area

Fail 6 Mar 2020 69,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

signs of oil leak engine and gear box area

Pass 7 Mar 2019 67,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine and gear box area signs off oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2019 67,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine and gear box area signs off oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,755 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

front brake discs worn (lip)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 64,755 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

front brake discs worn (lip)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,484 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre is flat!

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 62,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Spare tyre is flat!

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,330 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,678 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 57,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,754 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 54,754 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,543 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 47,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,347 miles

upper stop lamp inopertive

Fail 2 Mar 2011 44,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

upper stop lamp inopertive

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,328 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,867 miles

upper stop lamp inopertive

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 LMU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LMU, 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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NL06 LMU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2006.

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