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HD08 NWL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,045 mi
Last recorded75,045 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 NWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 by axle mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 75,021 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flooring holed in 3 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,029 miles

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

both front floors rusty

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2020 66,029 miles

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

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

both front floors rusty

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2019 53,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 50,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,777 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 44,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres split and perished

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,466 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 38,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,766 miles

both rear tyres 7yrs old and perishing

wear to front discs

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,777 miles

Some perishing of both rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,262 miles

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,816 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 27,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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HD08 NWL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HD08 NWL, 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 HD08 NWL registered?

HD08 NWL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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