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NJ56 HYC

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,952 mi
Last recorded95,952 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 HYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush has play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber cracking on outer edge of tyre. 195/45/16. on 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn has play in axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in center of tread pattern. ()

Fail 12 Aug 2020 95,950 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush has play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber cracking on outer edge of tyre. 195/45/16. on 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn has play in axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in center of tread pattern. ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 95,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread pattern bald. cuts at multi points. 195/45/16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front rubber bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front rubber bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted face has flat spot on rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern. 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge of tread pattern. 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/45/16. ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,919 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect And knocking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 93,215 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and are close to limit 195/45/16

Fail 4 Aug 2017 93,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges and are close to limit 195/45/16

Pass 18 Jun 2016 92,722 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 92,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,770 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,828 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 71,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,055 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 59,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,279 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HYC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NJ56 HYC, 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 HYC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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