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NU56 YHO

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,838 mi
Last recorded42,838 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 YHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 42,838 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2025 42,806 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 41,786 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 37,015 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 31,958 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 31,948 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 30,221 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 30,219 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 28,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 24,794 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 19,504 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 19,052 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 18,669 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 18,669 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 17,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 15,228 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 15,228 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 13,749 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 10,572 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 7,861 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 7,861 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 YHO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YHO, 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 YHO registered?

NU56 YHO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is NU56 YHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 YHO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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