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NM06 SSJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

62,392 mi
Last recorded62,392 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 SSJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 62,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced Rear bush (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside floor - previously repaired with duct tape (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside rear inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Nearside rear outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Offside rear outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Coolant resevoir empty - topped up prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 59,616 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 59,616 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 59,492 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexi section broken (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside front (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides dip and main beams (1.8.A.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)

charge light on battery flat

Pass 29 May 2015 52,791 miles

exhaust flexi joint detoriated but not leaking.

Fail 28 May 2015 52,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust flexi joint detoriated but not leaking.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,728 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,601 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 34,593 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

OSR tyre has age cracks on wall and tread

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,166 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 29,166 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,177 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 24,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,278 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,671 miles

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

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 SSJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NM06 SSJ, 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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NM06 SSJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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