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NM06 BYJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,880 mi
Last recorded57,880 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 BYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,882 miles

Nearside Rear wing corroded around fuel flap

both outer sills lightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel filter rusty

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

under side of car corroded in various places

Fail 12 Jul 2017 52,874 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine temp light staying on then the car boiled over on brake test (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow on front pipe flexi ( kat pipe) (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch and bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill come jacking point holed and very weakened (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wing corroded around fuel flap

both outer sills lightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel filter rusty

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

under side of car corroded in various places

Pass 21 May 2016 47,928 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 47,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to subfram mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 44,553 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 44,551 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 41,209 miles

1 both rear axle mount bushes slight play and starting to split

1 fuel filter rusty

1 mid box mount bracket snaped off

1 osr tyre perished inbetween treads

1 under side of car corroded in various places

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

Fail 16 May 2014 41,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

1 both rear axle mount bushes slight play and starting to split

1 front brake aplication figures only just met 2 rear service brake getting lazy

1 fuel filter rusty

1 mid box mount bracket snaped off

1 osr tyre perished inbetween treads

1 under side of car corroded in various places

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2013 37,646 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,061 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 31,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,651 miles

f/wipers slight smear

bottom arm bushes pulling away

Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,419 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 19,419 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,575 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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NM06 BYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NM06 BYJ, 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 NM06 BYJ registered?

NM06 BYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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