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NJ56 ZGZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,264 mi
Last recorded38,264 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 ZGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 38,264 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure trim over wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on cyle next to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,819 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 35,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking not excessive at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2016 34,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking not excessive at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both sides rear tyres cracking not excessive at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,560 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking not excessive at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2014 31,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking not excessive at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,447 miles

both rear tyres cracking not excessive at tim e of test

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,651 miles

both rear tyres cracking not excessive at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,484 miles

both rear tyres cracking not excessive at time of test

o/s front tyre cracking not excessive at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2011 27,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracking not excessive at time of test

o/s front tyre cracking not excessive at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2010 26,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,380 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,088 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 ZGZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

NJ56 ZGZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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