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NL08 UYD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,415 mi
Last recorded80,415 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 UYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 80,415 miles

Fuel tank leaking corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached fixing points corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,960 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,603 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 74,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,928 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 69,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,484 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Mar 2016 63,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,570 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,718 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 45,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,669 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 39,669 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,242 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 20,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UYD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UYD, 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 UYD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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