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NU56 BHY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,061 mi
Last recorded73,061 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 BHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,061 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,061 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,845 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,666 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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NU56 BHY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NU56 BHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU56 BHY registered?

NU56 BHY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is NU56 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 BHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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