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NL08 HLD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,169 mi
Last recorded48,169 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 HLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 48,169 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 48,117 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,773 miles

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

both rear tyres lightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 44,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,593 miles

Rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 2 Aug 2017 42,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner

Rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 40,192 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 35,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,412 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,704 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2012 23,784 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 23,784 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 16,851 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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NL08 HLD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL08 HLD, 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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NL08 HLD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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