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HK08 NYU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,922 mi
Last recorded96,922 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 NYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 96,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing near door aperture (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum at minimum level (2.3.1)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front brake binding

surface corrosion to nearside rear wing around fuel filler flap

Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,503 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Coolant leak Heater tap area. ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to N/S & O/S inner sills.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also slightly perished & has slight damage to outer side wall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also slightly perished, has small cuts to inner side wall & is devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill/wing area. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/door shut area. (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S, Under front edges of rear wheel arch areas. (5.2.6)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear sub frame front bush's, N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame, rear mounting points, (N/S & O/S Floor) (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear, front edges of inner wheel arch's. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 87,502 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Spare wheel insecure Carrier not tight. (6.4.2)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Coolant leak Heater tap area. ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (3.5.1i)

General corrosion to N/S & O/S inner sills.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also slightly perished & has slight damage to outer side wall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also slightly perished, has small cuts to inner side wall & is devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Outer sill/wing area. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/door shut area. (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S, Under front edges of rear wheel arch areas. (5.2.6)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear sub frame front bush's, N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame, rear mounting points, (N/S & O/S Floor) (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear, front edges of inner wheel arch's. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,617 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,099 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

earth lead loose at offside front subframe/chassis

nearside front tyre worn out on inner raised tread

nearside front wishbone,rear bush worn

nearside rear sidelight inoperative(came oin when boot shut)-advise renewing bulb

offside front tyre down to 1.6mm

offside front wheel arch loose

water leak around nearside of block (thermostat housing?)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,696 miles

nearside rear tyre distorted

wear in offside front lower wishbone,rear bush

Fail 4 Mar 2014 55,696 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre distorted

wear in offside front lower wishbone,rear bush

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 44,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,989 miles

Coolant leak

o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s/r tyres 3mm

o/s/r tyre feathering

stone chip windscreen

Pass 13 May 2011 26,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres worn unevenly

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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HK08 NYU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HK08 NYU, 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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HK08 NYU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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