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NV56 TZB

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2017 87,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S front floorpan/chassis starting to corrode

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

O/S rear inner wheelarch in boot starting to corrode

O/S rear tyre tread low

both rear coil springs and shock absorbers starting to corrode

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,101 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,002 miles

Front registration plate slighty damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres perishing between treads

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 70,868 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate slighty damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres perishing between treads

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 68,397 miles

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

chassis corroded

corrosion offside and nearside front inner wheel arch areas

corrosion offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,466 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,259 miles

both front tyres getting low

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,845 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 TZB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

NV56 TZB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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