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NU56 LUA

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,082 mi
Last recorded76,082 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 76,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,221 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around engine mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 73,126 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear valance

off side front tyre 2mm

Pass 4 Nov 2017 71,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 71,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Fuel cap/outer quarter (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread/wall

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

nearside rear body damage and corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,075 miles

childseat fitted nearside rear unable to carry out full inspection of adult belt

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear bodywork/bumper damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2015 61,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

childseat fitted nearside rear unable to carry out full inspection of adult belt

fuel filter corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 57,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear hanger on exhaust broken

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,894 miles

nearside of body corroded due to damage

Fail 12 Sep 2013 51,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside of body corroded due to damage

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery warning light on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 46,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery warning light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,191 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 39,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,420 miles

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

near side rear panel damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,734 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 LUA 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 63.2%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

NU56 LUA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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