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NL56 TFX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,707 mi
Last recorded32,707 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 32,707 miles

front inner wings showing signs of corrosion

rear axel bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2020 29,625 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 29,262 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 28,369 miles

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 27,950 miles

all 4 tyres tread split

Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,572 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 27,124 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 26,509 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 25,384 miles

rear axle bushes starting to crack

Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,343 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 17 Sep 2014 25,338 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,852 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake discs on inner face.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 6,829 miles

n/s front brake disc inner face corroded.

o/s front brake disc inner face corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 6,829 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated.

n/s front brake disc inner face corroded.

o/s front brake disc inner face corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,237 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 4,012 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 TFX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

NL56 TFX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is NL56 TFX safe to buy?

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