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LL08 NHE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,695 mi
Last recorded70,695 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 NHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 70,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside & offside inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 61,587 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,413 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 57,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,285 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,562 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,409 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,431 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 33,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 26,681 miles

bonnet slightly loose on it's catch

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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LL08 NHE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL08 NHE, 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 LL08 NHE registered?

LL08 NHE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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