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NU06 YCX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,832 mi
Last recorded51,832 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 YCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 51,832 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 47,753 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,323 miles

Nearside Rear brake has lower readings than offside but locking

Offside Rear wheel arch trim loose

Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,230 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,366 miles

Offside Front front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,723 miles

rear axle bushes perrishing

n/s/r tyre surface cracks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn inner faces

Fail 2 Feb 2015 28,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn inner faces

n/s/r tyre surface cracks

rear axle bushes perrishing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,251 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 27,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,718 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 25,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,611 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,225 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NU06 YCX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NU06 YCX, 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 NU06 YCX registered?

NU06 YCX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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