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NV56 OCB

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,576 mi
Last recorded119,576 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 119,576 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 115,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 11,066 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,892 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 106,892 miles

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

Front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight corrosion to Nearside rear sill (rear)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,235 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 98,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,502 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,476 miles

nearside rear top mount has slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2013 73,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear top mount has slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 60,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OCB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NV56 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

NV56 OCB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is NV56 OCB safe to buy?

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