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FG56 NZS

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

84,862 mi
Last recorded84,862 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 NZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2018 84,862 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to os ns front chassis

surface corrosion to os ns outer sills

surface corrosion to os ns rear chassis

Fail 24 Feb 2018 84,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to os ns front chassis

surface corrosion to os ns outer sills

surface corrosion to os ns rear chassis

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,375 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp affecting beam pattern slightly.

Headlamp bracket cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age cracks in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion in chassis rails (no holes). (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 77,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Condensation in nearside headlamp affecting beam pattern slightly.

Headlamp bracket cracked but not resulting in excessive movement

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age cracks in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion in chassis rails (no holes). (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,032 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 73,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,440 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 68,439 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 64,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,928 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 57,924 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,737 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 47,737 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,874 miles

no spare wheel fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2010 34,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,505 miles

fr tyres wearing on inner edges,req att soon

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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FG56 NZS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FG56 NZS, 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 FG56 NZS registered?

FG56 NZS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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