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NG08 EHM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,420 mi
Last recorded59,420 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 EHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 59,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front chassis in wheel arch corroded

Offside front floor to inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,300 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 47,295 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam n/s and o/s front mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,493 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rear mounting broken and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam n/s mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,998 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame n/s/r mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner road rim slight damage

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame n/s/f mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 42,998 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame o/s/f mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame n/s/r mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner road rim slight damage

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame n/s/f mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 40,643 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel has noise coming from it

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail stuck in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,239 miles

f discs condition

front floors corroding

o/s/r tyre perishing

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,026 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,659 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,056 miles

f pads and discs condition

o/s/r tyre perishing

power steering fliud condition

water level low

brake fluid level on min

brake pedal travel

Fail 28 Mar 2015 33,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level on min

brake pedal travel

f pads and discs condition

o/s/r tyre perishing

power steering fliud condition

water level low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,072 miles

brake fluid on minimum

condition of pads discs

r tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,425 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,795 miles

front discs cond

rear tyres perishing

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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NG08 EHM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG08 EHM, 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 NG08 EHM registered?

NG08 EHM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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