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NH57 KDK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,565 mi
Last recorded69,565 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 KDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 69,517 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front headlamp aim not tested

Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

o/s parking brake recording a low effort when compared to n/s

Pass 16 Jan 2016 59,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS SLIGHT PITTING (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 52,372 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 52,372 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 44,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 37,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,101 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 22,388 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 22,388 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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NH57 KDK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NH57 KDK, 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 NH57 KDK registered?

NH57 KDK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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