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OV56 NZY

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,096 mi
Last recorded83,096 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 NZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 83,096 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid a b s pump (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 79,634 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside inner steering rack arm movemennt

Offside Front movement top strut

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion in o/s/ front floor

Fail 8 Mar 2019 75,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside inner steering rack arm movemennt

Offside Front movement top strut

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion in o/s/ front floor

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,813 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,539 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 49,538 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,466 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,432 miles

front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

rear exhaust hanger deteriorating due to corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,422 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,552 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 22,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 16,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,193 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perished

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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OV56 NZY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc 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 OV56 NZY, 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 OV56 NZY registered?

OV56 NZY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2006.

Is OV56 NZY safe to buy?

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