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NH08 LYP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,921 mi
Last recorded61,921 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 LYP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By chassis (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Chassis starting to corrode

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Boot floor corroding

Offside Rear Inner and outer sills are starting to corrode

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 60,233 miles

Various corrosion to body chassis and suspension components but not considered excessive

Fail 23 Jul 2021 60,215 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Various corrosion to body chassis and suspension components but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,334 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has rough tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre is perished around tread pattern

Pass 17 Jul 2017 55,031 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 47,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 40,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 35,344 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 35,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,236 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,861 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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NH08 LYP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NH08 LYP, 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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NH08 LYP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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