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NG56 OBY

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,633 mi
Last recorded80,633 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 OBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2022 80,633 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm from axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm from axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay loose

sills both sides showing corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 77,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill starting to show corrosion

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 77,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill starting to show corrosion

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 75,837 miles

EML on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+ smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill starting to show corrosion

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

centre exhaust shield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 67,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,569 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 57,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,937 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 48,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,319 miles

Coolant below minimum

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (repairable)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 40,319 miles

Braking system leaking clutch pipe (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Coolant below minimum

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (repairable)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,725 miles

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

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

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

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

reverse light awitch leaking gearbox oil

Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,751 miles

NSR tyre noticeably perished but does not show cord

Fail 16 Nov 2013 30,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

NSR tyre noticeably perished but does not show cord

Pass 22 May 2012 25,417 miles

Rear tyres cracking around circumference.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,165 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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NG56 OBY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NG56 OBY, 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 NG56 OBY registered?

NG56 OBY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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