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NY55 VKH

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,335 mi
Last recorded71,335 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 VKH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded fioor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasse (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasse (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear chassis undercoated

Fail 12 Sep 2015 66,981 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis next to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,200 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corroson around fuel filler flap

under body - rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,739 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 52,660 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,476 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear ciol spring damaged slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,824 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,710 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 39,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,666 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 34,666 miles

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

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 VKH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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