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NL56 SZY

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,365 mi
Last recorded118,365 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 SZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 118,365 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in floor under seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 112,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded, leak at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension top mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 112,891 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded, leak at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre on 1.6mm tread depth limit

Offside Front Suspension top mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,728 miles

Exhaust flexible union deteriorated.

Minor exhaust blow at rear box.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in top mount.

Offside Rear Shock absorber damp.

Oil leak, but not excessive Significant oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 104,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexible union deteriorated.

Minor exhaust blow at rear box.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in top mount.

Offside Rear Shock absorber damp.

Oil leak, but not excessive Significant oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,095 miles

Coolant leak ()

Master cylinder corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre flat.

Under-body corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 87,948 miles

Brake servo corroded.

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,639 miles

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 79,639 miles

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

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

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,428 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to underside chassis rails

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,271 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

high handbrake travel

oil leak

rear tyres deteriating

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,560 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak

Rear tyres deteriorated

Rear tyres low tread depth

Fail 8 Sep 2017 62,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak

Rear tyres deteriorated

Rear tyres low tread depth

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,071 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edgesclose to wear bars

rear tyres deteriating and getting low

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 26 Aug 2016 58,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edgesclose to wear bars

rear tyres deteriating and getting low

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,850 miles

Corosion to exhaust system

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres deteriating small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 3 Sep 2015 47,850 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Corosion to exhaust system

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear tyres deteriating small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,125 miles

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

rear tyres starting to deteriate

slight lift in rear suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,091 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges almost devoid of tread

rear tyres starting to deteriate

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,053 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joints boots split / starting to weep grease

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,338 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit /wearing on outer edge

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,373 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm on edges cut to n/s/r tyre in tread area cords not exposed

Fail 5 Sep 2009 11,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm on edges cut to n/s/r tyre in tread area cords not exposed

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 SZY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NL56 SZY, 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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NL56 SZY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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