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MF08 NHX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,144 mi
Last recorded48,144 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 NHX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 48,144 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 48,142 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor too sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 44,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 43,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and lower join to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 43,828 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and Inner mudgaurd (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and lower join to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 43,231 miles

Nearside Front Strut top has play but not excessive.

Fail 15 May 2019 43,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Strut top has play but not excessive.

Pass 2 May 2018 42,486 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innersills n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2017 41,846 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 41,571 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,302 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 39,302 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 34,949 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,901 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,513 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,580 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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MF08 NHX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF08 NHX, 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 MF08 NHX registered?

MF08 NHX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is MF08 NHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 NHX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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