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NL56 THX

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,159 mi
Last recorded97,159 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 THX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,159 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch

Offside Rear inner arch

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,267 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 81,321 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,516 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,975 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 45,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery light stays on

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,339 miles

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)

n/s and o/s front discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,950 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 THX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 THX, 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 THX registered?

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

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