MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
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))
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))
Corrosion to exhaust system
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Some corrosion to underside chassis rails
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
Corrosion to exhaust system
Oil leak
Rear tyres deteriorated
Rear tyres low tread depth
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
front tyres wearing on inner edgesclose to wear bars
rear tyres deteriating and getting low
wiper blades smearing screen
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
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
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
damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm
rear tyres starting to deteriate
slight lift in rear suspension top mounts
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges almost devoid of tread
rear tyres starting to deteriate
vehicle tested under damp conditions
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)
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
n/s/f tyre close to limit /wearing on outer edge
vehicle tested under wet conditions
n/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm on edges cut to n/s/r tyre in tread area cords not exposed
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
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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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