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NJ56 HBE

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,949 mi
Last recorded101,949 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 HBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 101,949 miles

Front Rotational noise when driving requires further investigation

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 29 May 2019 101,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Rotational noise when driving requires further investigation

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,654 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,589 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,491 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 77,491 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s rear quarter panel has corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,357 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 74,357 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,249 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,412 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 60,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,829 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 40,829 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,212 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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NJ56 HBE 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 NJ56 HBE, 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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NJ56 HBE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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