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AF08 NHB

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,145 mi
Last recorded59,145 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,145 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 59,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,258 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,780 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 24,780 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 8,605 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 7,363 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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AF08 NHB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 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 AF08 NHB, 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 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF08 NHB?

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What year was AF08 NHB registered?

AF08 NHB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AF08 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 NHB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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