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NV56 UVW

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,265 mi
Last recorded27,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 UVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 27,265 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 24,423 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 22,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 21,609 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 21,609 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 21,560 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2018 20,180 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 19,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,312 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,718 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,522 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 12,984 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2011 9,395 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 7,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 7,866 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 UVW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

NV56 UVW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is NV56 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV56 UVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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