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NL56 OFE

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,294 mi
Last recorded75,294 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 OFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2015 75,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front ABS wires insecure

Engine management light staying on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,275 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 74,258 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,671 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,097 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 50,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 40,513 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,420 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 30,342 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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NL56 OFE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NL56 OFE, 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 OFE registered?

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

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