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NU56 MXA

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,616 mi
Last recorded49,616 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 MXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,799 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 45,798 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 29,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,639 miles

o/s bottom arm bush cracking

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,493 miles

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

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

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 24 Sep 2010 17,493 miles

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

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

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

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,435 miles

offside and nearside bottom arms rear bushes starting to seperate

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 MXA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey 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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

NU56 MXA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is NU56 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 MXA 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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