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NV56 TZW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,248 mi
Last recorded54,248 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 TZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 54,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexible pipe worn

vehicle has general rust and corrosion under neath overall also near fuel cap filling area

Fail 21 Dec 2018 54,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexible pipe worn

vehicle has general rust and corrosion under neath overall also near fuel cap filling area

Fail 6 Dec 2018 54,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2017 46,489 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit and smooth on outer edge (spare wheel as new) (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes noisy when tested in brake rollers

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 46,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to top mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Next to top mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit and smooth on outer edge (spare wheel as new) (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes noisy when tested in brake rollers

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 40,418 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 40,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 31,475 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,634 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 27,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 24,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 24,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,789 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,448 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and split (seriously weakened)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 10,821 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 TZW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

NV56 TZW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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