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NL55 FTE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,947 mi
Last recorded78,947 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 FTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,393 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 70,190 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 70,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,997 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,761 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,649 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 59,636 miles

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

removed items from drivers view

Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,302 miles

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

idle speed unstable

Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,010 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 51,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,714 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking 165 65r15

Fail 28 Jan 2012 38,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 38,345 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 36,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,340 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,105 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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NL55 FTE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL55 FTE, 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 NL55 FTE registered?

NL55 FTE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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