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NU56 POV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,070 mi
Last recorded72,070 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 72,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting DRIVERS FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR AND BUMPER ATTACHMENT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant level below minimum

fuel light on

Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,123 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,685 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 67,690 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on inner sills both sides n/s and o/s

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,234 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 64,234 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. FRONT (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,255 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,898 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,145 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,111 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 POV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 POV, 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 POV registered?

NU56 POV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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