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AP08 NRL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,306 mi
Last recorded33,306 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 33,306 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded.

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in various places. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 24,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 24,571 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor pan area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 24,199 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 18,669 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 18,669 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 15,017 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills front and rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 12,839 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 9,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 8,511 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 8,511 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 6,746 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 6,735 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 6,648 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 5,351 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 3,962 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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AP08 NRL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AP08 NRL, 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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AP08 NRL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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