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NV56 KBX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

29,238 mi
Last recorded29,238 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 KBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 29,238 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 28,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on all under floor and chassis and sills

Fail 31 May 2019 28,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on all under floor and chassis and sills

Pass 30 May 2018 26,615 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORROSION STARTED

FLOOR AREAS CORROSION STARTED

Fail 30 May 2018 26,615 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORROSION STARTED

FLOOR AREAS CORROSION STARTED

Pass 31 May 2017 24,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2017 24,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 20,967 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both on rear sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2015 20,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 20,155 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 19,162 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 19,162 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 17,883 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 17,883 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,697 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 15,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,205 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 2,159 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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NV56 KBX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NV56 KBX, 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 NV56 KBX registered?

NV56 KBX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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