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NL08 HMC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,658 mi
Last recorded62,658 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 HMC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 62,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,251 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 55,085 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,555 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,285 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 43,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,635 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 36,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres badly perished and cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,945 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 23,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,847 miles

Clutch master cylinder supply pipe leaking.

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 16,847 miles

Clutch master cylinder supply pipe leaking.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,874 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 9,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/door mirror glass cracked

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 HMC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NL08 HMC, 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 NL08 HMC registered?

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

Is NL08 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 HMC shows 15 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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