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KU08 NLA

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,251 mi
Last recorded65,251 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 NLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 65,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 63,797 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap surround corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 63,781 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap surround corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,441 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front wheel arch corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 56,096 miles

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 52,887 miles

All rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 32,886 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler neck where cap seals (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,729 miles

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

fuel flap corroded around the edges

Pass 17 Jan 2019 52,380 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 52,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM FRONT MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM FRONT MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,987 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 51,987 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 51,296 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,977 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 50,977 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,712 miles

REAR TYRES PERRISH CRACKING AROUND WALLS, NOT TO CORDS, ADVISE REPLACED.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 50,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

REAR TYRES PERRISH CRACKING AROUND WALLS, NOT TO CORDS, ADVISE REPLACED.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,716 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 43,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,369 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 34,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

signs of cracking on both rear tyres on sidewalls

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,351 miles

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

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

signs of cracking on both rear tyres on sidewalls

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,035 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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KU08 NLA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KU08 NLA, 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 KU08 NLA registered?

KU08 NLA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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