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CV56 NMU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,339 mi
Last recorded84,339 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 NMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 84,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2018 81,722 miles

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in various places

o/s/f slight play strut top mounting

rear bush o/s/f suspension arm deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2018 81,722 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion in various places

o/s/f slight play strut top mounting

rear bush o/s/f suspension arm deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2018 81,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wiper efficiency not checked. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion in various places.

Interior mirror not fitted.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Slight buckle in n/s rear wheel rim.

Slight play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,841 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 73,841 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,685 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,904 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,658 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 49,658 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,078 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,090 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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CV56 NMU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV56 NMU, 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 CV56 NMU registered?

CV56 NMU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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