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NU56 YHZ

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,519 mi
Last recorded95,519 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 YHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axel (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 95,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 91,920 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,498 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 89,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 82,467 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 82,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 68,691 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 68,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,915 miles

bushes split n/s lower arm

n/s inner c/v boot leaking grease

Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,544 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

nearside inner c.v. gaitor leaking

Fail 4 Sep 2010 46,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades smearing screen

nearside inner c.v. gaitor leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,464 miles

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

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 YHZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

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

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