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NJ56 LNC

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,300 mi
Last recorded72,300 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 72,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Handbrake warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion to inner wheelarch

Nearside Rear Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Corrosion to outer sill

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,818 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 68,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 64,037 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 59,752 miles

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

coolant level below min

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,964 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 47,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,525 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 42,492 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Brake pedal creep to floor under pressure. (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,579 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,746 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,129 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,351 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,733 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 LNC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LNC, 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 NJ56 LNC registered?

NJ56 LNC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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