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AM58 NHO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,125 mi
Last recorded73,125 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 NHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 73,125 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to spring rubbing on tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front discs worn

minor oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 60,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 50,507 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 40,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 39,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush separating and perished but ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill next to floor panel, solid at present but getting thin. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all over tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush splitting and deteriorated but ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded but covered mostly in plastic trims. ok at time of test. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion all over fuel tank but dry and solid at present.

Fail 9 Dec 2020 39,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak hot cold valve dripping. ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush separating and perished but ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill next to floor panel, solid at present but getting thin. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all over tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor around subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush splitting and deteriorated but ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded but covered mostly in plastic trims. ok at time of test. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion all over fuel tank but dry and solid at present.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 39,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 37,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 37,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,751 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perished.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,093 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,933 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,419 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 25,965 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,031 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 18,738 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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AM58 NHO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AM58 NHO, 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.

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What year was AM58 NHO registered?

AM58 NHO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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