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NV56 NYB

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,276 mi
Last recorded25,276 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 NYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2022 25,276 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat switch pushed through dashboard (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength hole beside rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Corrosion to nearside inner wing

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 25,081 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underbody corroded throughout

Fail 1 Apr 2021 25,081 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underbody corroded throughout

Pass 7 May 2019 24,462 miles

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

head light level adjuster damage

Pass 1 May 2018 23,997 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 23,969 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 23,719 miles

front wishbone bushes slightly worn

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

slight corrosion under car

Fail 2 Nov 2016 23,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wishbone bushes slightly worn

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

slight corrosion under car

Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,851 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 21,851 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,588 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,349 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 10,688 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 10,688 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 9,174 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 9,714 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,139 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 NYB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYB, 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 NYB registered?

NV56 NYB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is NV56 NYB safe to buy?

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