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NL06 KNX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,879 mi
Last recorded84,879 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 KNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2022 84,879 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 84,708 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 84,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated overheated and old in poor condition (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,449 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 83,449 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 80,877 miles

all four road wheels buckled

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2018 80,877 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front uppers (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four road wheels buckled

nearside front tyre close to wear bars 1954516 budget

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017 68,819 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 68,819 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 53,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,099 miles

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

brake fluid level on min /suspect brake fluid rear of master cylinder

coolant level on min

engine oil level on min

gear box oil leaks

rust in front both sides chassis mounts to subframe mounts

Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake fluid level on min /suspect brake fluid rear of master cylinder

coolant level on min

engine oil level on min

gear box oil leaks

rust in front both sides chassis mounts to subframe mounts

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,291 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 46,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power Steering Resevoir Cap Missing

Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,251 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,127 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 46,127 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 9 May 2011 41,591 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,385 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 36,385 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,759 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 28,748 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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NL06 KNX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NL06 KNX, 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 NL06 KNX registered?

NL06 KNX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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