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FH08 NXX

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,579 mi
Last recorded73,579 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 NXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,579 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has general corrosion/offside front wing next to outer sill heavily corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 73,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs are in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has general corrosion/offside front wing next to outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,870 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,621 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,616 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 54,611 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,564 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CORDS SOON 165/60/14H (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 45,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CORDS SOON 165/60/14H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,674 miles

n/s/f bottom wishbone rear bush starting to lift

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 165/60/14h

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,759 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,825 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,900 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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FH08 NXX is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH08 NXX, 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 FH08 NXX registered?

FH08 NXX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FH08 NXX safe to buy?

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