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NH57 PKY

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,892 mi
Last recorded37,892 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 PKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 37,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 37,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 32,490 miles

Offside rear tyre has a leaking repair

Fail 30 May 2014 32,490 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a leaking repair

Pass 30 May 2013 28,118 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 28,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise both rear tyre outer treads cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,912 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to fuel tank and filter

corrosion to power steering pipes

exhaust poor condition

front tyres 3.5mm

rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread

wishbone bushes poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,140 miles

nearside front tyer worn

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 PKY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

NH57 PKY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is NH57 PKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH57 PKY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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