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GJ56 NBZ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,468 mi
Last recorded60,468 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 NBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 60,465 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty None working on nearside (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,350 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 52,298 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,415 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 86,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 799,669 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,411 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,249 miles

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

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished and nail in tread.

offside front tyre unevenly worn, bald on inside edge, perished and cracked and worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished and nail in tread.

offside front tyre unevenly worn, bald on inside edge, perished and cracked and worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 19,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,409 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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GJ56 NBZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ56 NBZ, 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 GJ56 NBZ registered?

GJ56 NBZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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