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NC56 OVN

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,156 mi
Last recorded65,156 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 OVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 65,156 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheelarch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,137 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 60,137 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 57,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2019 57,586 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner and outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner and outer sills (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2019 55,435 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 55,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,594 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 53,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,885 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 51,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,472 miles

both front bottom arm bushes splitting

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 11 Dec 2015 50,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,874 miles

front lower arm bushs perished and splitting

Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,840 miles

dampnerss around clutch supply pipe on brake fluid reservoir

front registration plate damaged (still secure and legible)

slight damage to nearside front headlight mountings

Fail 11 Dec 2012 27,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dampnerss around clutch supply pipe on brake fluid reservoir

front brake discs worn

front registration plate damaged (still secure and legible)

slight damage to nearside front headlight mountings

Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 19,153 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 13,571 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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NC56 OVN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NC56 OVN, 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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NC56 OVN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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