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FX06 NLG

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,373 mi
Last recorded74,373 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 NLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,373 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 74,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,348 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel inner rim buckled

steel brake pipes all heavily greased

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,099 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cut in offside front tyre tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes out of balance

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,017 miles

BRAKE PIPES ALL HEAVILY GREASED

COATING PEELING OFF UNDERBONNET STEEL BRAKE PIPE

FRONT BRAKE PADS OVER HALF WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM BUCKLED

Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,015 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

BRAKE PIPES ALL HEAVILY GREASED

COATING PEELING OFF UNDERBONNET STEEL BRAKE PIPE

FRONT BRAKE PADS OVER HALF WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM BUCKLED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,467 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE

BOTH LOWER FRONT ARM INNER BUSHES STARTING TO UNBOND

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM BUCKLED

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,885 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,316 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE INNER BUSH STARTING TO UNBOND

STEEL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY COATED WITH GREASE

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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FX06 NLG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FX06 NLG, 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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FX06 NLG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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