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BL08 NLM

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,678 mi
Last recorded141,678 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 NLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2023 141,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill Holed & Corroded. Marked In Yellow Chalk. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner + Outer Sill Holed & Corroded. Marked In Yellow Chalk. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner + Outer Sill Holed & Corroded. Marked In Yellow Chalk. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fuel Filler Neck Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 133,249 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 128,900 miles

Front Nearside & Offside sills corroded but not excessive.

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 128,890 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Nearside & Offside sills corroded but not excessive.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,617 miles

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

Front Nearside & Offside sills corroded but not excessive.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 120,166 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 111,020 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,726 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,677 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 70,047 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,290 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,026 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,150 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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BL08 NLM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL08 NLM, 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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BL08 NLM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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