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NJ56 LNO

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

72,262 mi
Last recorded72,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 72,262 miles

advise : surface corrosion to rear outer sills and floor areas

Fail 9 Jan 2023 72,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise : surface corrosion to rear outer sills and floor areas

Pass 11 Jan 2022 64,245 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to both outer sills

advise : under body surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2022 64,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to both outer sills

advise : under body surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,911 miles

advise : heavy under body surface corrsion

Fail 16 Jan 2021 64,911 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

advise : heavy under body surface corrsion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,778 miles

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

advise : heavy under body surface corrsion

Fail 19 Aug 2019 63,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

advise : heavy under body surface corrsion

Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,366 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 62,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 40,400 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,320 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s rear tyre has slight damage to the inner sidewall around its circumference

Fail 6 Nov 2013 32,320 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s rear tyre has slight damage to the inner sidewall around its circumference

Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,695 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 29,695 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 27,532 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,377 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,758 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 13,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 LNO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

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

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