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NY55 VKF

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,537 mi
Last recorded53,537 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 VKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2024 53,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (chalked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure wheel arch insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 6 Mar 2023 39,509 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 38,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

under body of vehicle corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,545 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,612 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 28 Feb 2020 36,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords [165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 33,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread [165/65/13] (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 33,106 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe from pump to rack [inc pressure regulator valve] (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread [165/65/13] (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,172 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 31,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,107 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking 165/6513

Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,378 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,732 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 16,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front discs scored inner surfaces

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,459 miles

both front discs scored inner surfaces

Fail 26 Feb 2010 13,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,467 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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NY55 VKF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NY55 VKF, 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 NY55 VKF registered?

NY55 VKF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is NY55 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY55 VKF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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