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NU06 WJE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,352 mi
Last recorded101,352 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 WJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,352 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 101,283 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f brake pipes damp with brake fluid no sign of leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,192 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 95,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flex i (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 89,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,026 miles

exhaust flexi section broken (not blowing)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 77,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust flexi section broken (not blowing)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,344 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 58,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 40,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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)

damage to front end and n/side

nearside rear tyre perished

o/side rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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)

damage to front end and n/side

nearside rear tyre perished

o/side rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jan 2012 39,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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)

both rear tyres have badly cracked side walls and tread

signs of accident damage to front panel and crossmember

Fail 21 Jan 2012 39,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

both rear tyres have badly cracked side walls and tread

signs of accident damage to front panel and crossmember

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,503 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)

brake discs wearing thin and lipped

Fail 28 Jan 2011 30,503 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs wearing thin and lipped

Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,548 miles

BOTH FRONT 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)

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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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NU06 WJE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NU06 WJE, 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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NU06 WJE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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