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FY56 NFV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

64,279 mi
Last recorded64,279 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 NFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 64,279 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper area corroded does not affect braking or steering and is structual

Pass 17 May 2018 59,316 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member corroded but not effecting vehicle safety (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion front of floor pan slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan corroded but not within prescribed area or affecting safety (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 59,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion front cross member corroded but not effecting vehicle safety (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion front of floor pan slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan corroded but not within prescribed area or affecting safety (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 59,311 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 55,823 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise from brake drum (rust)

Offside Body has slight corrosion side sill corrosion & sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 55,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear slight noise from brake drum (rust)

Offside Body has slight corrosion side sill corrosion & sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,063 miles

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

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

n/s tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,063 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,433 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 48,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2010 38,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,451 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 29,630 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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FY56 NFV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 FY56 NFV, 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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FY56 NFV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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