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NG56 WLJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,202 mi
Last recorded104,202 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,202 miles

various patches of corrosion to vehicle, but none that are in a prescribed area are considered excessive

Fail 13 Jun 2020 104,198 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

various patches of corrosion to vehicle, but none that are in a prescribed area are considered excessive

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,730 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2018 85,091 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 79,093 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 72,098 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 72,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,139 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,959 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 62,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,821 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 60,819 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,806 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall very heavly cracked small parts of cords shown

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,721 miles

o/s/r tyre shows signs of cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2011 40,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r tyre shows signs of cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,851 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 WLJ 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 66.7%.

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 WLJ, 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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NG56 WLJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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