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NL56 VVZ

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,540 mi
Last recorded64,540 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 64,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch next to top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (7.1.2)

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,909 miles

corrossion to underside

Fail 25 Apr 2017 60,887 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrossion to underside

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,413 miles

exhaust flexy worn but still serviceable

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,130 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 48,127 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F WING INSECURE

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,728 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,556 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 29,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 24,040 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,727 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 18,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,713 miles

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

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

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 VVZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

NL56 VVZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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