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NU56 CUX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,894 mi
Last recorded59,894 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 CUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,894 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor /inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above rear silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to n/s and o/s chassis front to rear

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on rear face

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,609 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,006 miles

chassis has light surface corrosion front to back

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on rear face

o/s outer sill (front)has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2017 50,928 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mid position seat fixing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chassis has light surface corrosion front to back

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded on rear face

o/s outer sill (front)has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s front chassis has light surface corrosion

n/s front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

o/s front outer sill has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2016 47,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s front chassis has light surface corrosion

n/s front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

o/s front outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exhaust section bracket it corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2015 40,274 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust section bracket it corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,457 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2014 36,449 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,268 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 31,268 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake hoses not secured correctly

Fail 4 Aug 2012 27,952 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,519 miles

near side front flexy hose centre clip missing cable tie used not chaffing

off side front flexy hose centre clip missing cable tie used not chaffing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,786 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 20,780 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,600 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,103 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 CUX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NU56 CUX, 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 NU56 CUX registered?

NU56 CUX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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