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NV55 VDL

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,802 mi
Last recorded72,802 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 VDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,802 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush of (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush of (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 65,598 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion side panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 65,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion side panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,059 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 61,059 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,928 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 55,928 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,906 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,553 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 44,553 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 44,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 35,739 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,834 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,695 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 VDL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV55 VDL, 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 NV55 VDL registered?

NV55 VDL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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