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FH08 NZF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,415 mi
Last recorded76,415 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 NZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

sills week

under body corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 72,532 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 72,532 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 54,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

e.m.l illuminated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,043 miles

e.m.l illuminated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,600 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 42,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,212 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 35,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F tyre uneven wear to outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,284 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 NZF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NZF, 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

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What year was FH08 NZF registered?

FH08 NZF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is FH08 NZF safe to buy?

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