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NV55 VCO

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,284 mi
Last recorded100,284 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 VCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,284 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides + undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,043 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both wheels inner sides slightly bucled

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 95,838 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,199 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear coil spring worn BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,273 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust backbox corroded

Exhaust centre section corroded

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

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

Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,084 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 53,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,863 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,946 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,138 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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NV55 VCO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV55 VCO, 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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NV55 VCO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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