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NH57 LPZ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,584 mi
Last recorded33,584 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 LPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2015 33,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre has a bald inner edge close to the legal limit.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 33,584 miles

O/S/F tyre has a bald inner edge close to the legal limit.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 26,650 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 26,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 21,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,661 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 12,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front chassie leg has damage, and creases

nearside front shocker wrong type no clamp for flexi hose just tied up on shocker but not fouling anything

Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside front chassie leg has damage, and creases

nearside front shocker wrong type no clamp for flexi hose just tied up on shocker but not fouling anything

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 LPZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NH57 LPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH57 LPZ registered?

NH57 LPZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is NH57 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH57 LPZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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