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NL56 OFB

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,336 mi
Last recorded45,336 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 OFB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 45,336 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn bald on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective separating ()

exhaust flexi section has a leak of gases

fuel filler neck is corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,470 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,877 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,023 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,813 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,397 miles

front discs worn on inner faces

Pass 14 Aug 2010 31,522 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished/starting to split

front brake discs worn/poor condition

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,066 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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NL56 OFB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL56 OFB, 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 NL56 OFB registered?

NL56 OFB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is NL56 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 OFB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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