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MK56 NKZ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,799 mi
Last recorded92,799 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 NKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,799 miles

Accident damage to car but not considered a danger to pedestrians or other road users

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion/visual check

Extensive surface corrosion to sills,rear inner sills,chassis,front floor and inner wings-may need welding repairs before next test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,741 miles

Accident damage to car but not considered a danger to pedestrians or other road users

Corrosion starting to sills,chassis,front floor and inner wings-may need welding repairs before next test

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 90,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Accident damage to car but not considered a danger to pedestrians or other road users

Corrosion starting to sills,chassis,front floor and inner wings-may need welding repairs before next test

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,943 miles

Accident damage to o/s-not affecting testable items

Corrosion starting to sills,chassis,front floorand inner wings-may need welding repairs before next test

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 86,943 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Accident damage to o/s-not affecting testable items

Corrosion starting to sills,chassis,front floorand inner wings-may need welding repairs before next test

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,168 miles

Accident damage to offside-not affecting any testable items

Corrosion starting to sills,chassis,front floor and behind front wheels

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Front o/s brake reading slightly low-within MOT requirements but may need attention

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,168 miles

Accident damage to offside-not affecting any testable items

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Corrosion starting to sills,chassis,front floor and behind front wheels

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Front o/s brake reading slightly low-within MOT requirements but may need attention

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,416 miles

Accident damage to o/s front-not affecting testable items

Corrosion to front floor,underbody and behind front wheels-check next year

Covers fitted preventing a complete corrosion check

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Will need replacing very soon (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Will need replacing very soon (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyre walls deteriorating and will need replacing soon

Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 81,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,498 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 78,498 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,654 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 69,651 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,996 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,996 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,348 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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MK56 NKZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MK56 NKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK56 NKZ registered?

MK56 NKZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is MK56 NKZ safe to buy?

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