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NL08 ZWU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,051 mi
Last recorded79,051 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 79,051 miles

slight corrosion to both inner sills and chassi

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 27 Aug 2019 79,051 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn, pitted and scored

slight corrosion to both inner sills and chassi

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,664 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 66,664 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,006 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 62,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Top Mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between middle and flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2016 57,195 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush worn (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush worn (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between middle and flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,736 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 50,735 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 47,899 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,090 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,628 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,552 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 ZWU 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 62.5%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

NL08 ZWU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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