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NJ56 YEB

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,707 mi
Last recorded64,707 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 YEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 64,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded over drive shaft (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner lip (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Front floor at o/s and n/s weak

Nearside Front chassis leg weak on joint

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

Outer Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened corroded (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,035 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 59,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 57,665 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,439 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,640 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 26,825 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 26,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YEB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

NJ56 YEB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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