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LL08 NHF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,006 mi
Last recorded87,006 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 NHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,006 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Sep 2019 87,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,761 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front and rear exhaust corroded

Front bonnet damaged

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear both side axle rubbers bushs has play

Rear fuel tank corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 69,761 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front and rear exhaust corroded

Front bonnet damaged

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear both side axle rubbers bushs has play

Rear fuel tank corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,772 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 48,772 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 31,103 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 20,037 miles

Adviseable to replace offside rear tyre due to cracks in outer wall/tread.

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 20,037 miles

Adviseable to replace offside rear tyre due to cracks in outer wall/tread.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2014 19,101 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 18,622 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 May 2013 18,622 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 31 May 2012 17,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 17,096 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,522 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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LL08 NHF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LL08 NHF, 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 NHF registered?

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

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