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NJ56 LSE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,339 mi
Last recorded74,339 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 LSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,339 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 74,336 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area within 30cm of offside rear suspension trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle trailing arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,571 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 62,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 58,935 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 55,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,023 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 53,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 45,908 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 45,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,908 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,096 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 24,839 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 18,375 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 18,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LSE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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