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NY55 USV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,133 mi
Last recorded78,133 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 USV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,133 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 78,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 5 Dec 2018 66,477 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,084 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 52,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside panels behind rear wheels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,695 miles

O/S SILL RUSTY FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS RUSTY

Fail 18 Aug 2015 47,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

O/S SILL RUSTY FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS RUSTY

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,191 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 40,191 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,937 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 33,937 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,989 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filter rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2012 25,989 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,922 miles

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

battery light on

both rear tyres deteriorated (cracked)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,418 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 17,418 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,742 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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NY55 USV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NY55 USV, 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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NY55 USV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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