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NL08 ZBZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,144 mi
Last recorded66,144 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ZBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,144 miles

front brake imbalance close to limit

Fail 12 Aug 2019 66,144 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside center floor seat/belt mount area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f shock oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner wheel arch/sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,686 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting and perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting and perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside quarter panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight imbalance on front brakes

smell of petrol under vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2018 64,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting and perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting and perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside quarter panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight imbalance on front brakes

smell of petrol under vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2017 62,984 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside floor to sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner wings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking through the tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking through the tread

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside quarter panels (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on gearbox

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,391 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s floor rusty (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sill rusty (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 61,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s floor rusty (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sill rusty (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,475 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s floors (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s quater panels (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 55,596 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,917 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 48,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,599 miles

nsf and osf lower arm bush s slight split

Pass 15 Oct 2011 31,545 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 27,802 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 ZBZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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