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MA56 NGU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,912 mi
Last recorded54,912 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 NGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,912 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Slight play in top mount

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 54,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward track control arm bush-as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Slight play in top mount

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,820 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,822 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 38,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,559 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,847 miles

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

Rear both tyres small cracks developing

Pass 22 Nov 2014 8,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s front and rear tyre tread area to outer wall starting to crack legal at test

n/s front power steering pipe inside front wheel arch rusting/corroding not excessive at time of test

this vehicle was not on MOT computer system as correct colour was on as being silver when vehicle is obviously blue this fault has now been corrected to blue

Fail 22 Nov 2014 8,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s front and rear tyre tread area to outer wall starting to crack legal at test

n/s front power steering pipe inside front wheel arch rusting/corroding not excessive at time of test

this vehicle was not on MOT computer system as correct colour was on as being silver when vehicle is obviously blue this fault has now been corrected to blue

Pass 12 Oct 2013 3,801 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,577 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,526 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 24,526 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,076 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 21,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,016 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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MA56 NGU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA56 NGU, 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 MA56 NGU registered?

MA56 NGU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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