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HT08 NLR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,088 mi
Last recorded51,088 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 NLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 51,088 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Offside rear chassis corroded around mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 51,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Offside rear chassis corroded around mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 45,835 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

general surface corrosion to vehicle underside

o/s rear(very end of)chassis rail corroded and holed allowing silencer rubber to come out

Pass 9 Jan 2020 27,222 miles

corrosion up and around front suspension components

Fail 8 Jan 2020 27,222 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion up and around front suspension components

n/s front disc worn

Pass 14 Jan 2019 20,598 miles

front brake discs lipped and worn

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2017 17,015 miles

heavy surface corrosion to o/s/rear inner arch/sill end.

o/s/front brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 15,333 miles

Battery in very poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2016 14,319 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 14,319 miles

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

All tyres have circumfrential cracking

Both rear tryres have metal objects in them

Nearside Front Tyre void of tread outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 13,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 9,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres are 6 years old.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 7,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,213 miles

imbalance on front brakes on lock out

indicator switch , unusual movement on stalk , may be broken ?

noise n/s/f wheel , suspect brake ?

o/s/f brake disc discoloured & light scoring on inner face , suspect object / contamination on brake pad /

tyre pressures low

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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HT08 NLR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black 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 HT08 NLR, 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 HT08 NLR registered?

HT08 NLR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is HT08 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT08 NLR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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