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NH57 OEP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,963 mi
Last recorded97,963 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 OEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,490 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter Panel slightly corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undersides general surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Feb 2021 92,487 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis form Wheel Arch Next to Brake Flexi Hose. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor Panel By inner Sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Quarter Panel slightly corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undersides general surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,502 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 86,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 86,262 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 86,256 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,251 miles

NSF TYRE WORN OUTER SHOULDER

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,150 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 83,150 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear sill corroded inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 60,704 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,704 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,993 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear bass seat loose

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,232 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 OEP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

NH57 OEP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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