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NV56 KCA

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,745 mi
Last recorded70,745 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 KCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 70,745 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,432 miles

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 9 Nov 2017 60,303 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 56,506 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure filler neck (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,308 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler cap (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door hinge has slight play

Offside Rear brake line slight corrosion

two child seats fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 50,308 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion around fuel filler cap (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade ripped (8.2.2)

Offside Front door hinge has slight play

Offside Rear brake line slight corrosion

two child seats fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,389 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2014 45,389 miles

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,675 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 35,636 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,068 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 30,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 24,635 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 24,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,829 miles

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

slight cracking to tyre walls/ o/s rear side light illuminated when tapped/ front bumper damage

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 KCA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KCA, 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 KCA registered?

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

Is NV56 KCA safe to buy?

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