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EX56 NBM

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,522 mi
Last recorded67,522 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 NBM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 67,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,376 miles

Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear at outer edge of tread

damage at nearside front bumper and nearside rear quarter panel

oil leaks at gearbox

Fail 13 Oct 2016 62,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear at outer edge of tread

damage at nearside front bumper and nearside rear quarter panel

oil leaks at gearbox

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,270 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 56,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,363 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,793 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,264 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 38,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 348,494 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,865 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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EX56 NBM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX56 NBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX56 NBM registered?

EX56 NBM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EX56 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 NBM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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