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NL08 ZYB

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ZYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 83,620 miles

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

P.A.S pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 83,620 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Brake hose rubbing against wheel on n/s lock (3.6.B.4a)

Steering locking device missing on o/s track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

P.A.S pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 83,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

pas pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,935 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front ADVISE possible slight ruffness in wheel bearing

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 76,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front ADVISE possible slight ruffness in wheel bearing

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,236 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 70,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,788 miles

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

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

offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,574 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 565,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,005 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,477 miles

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

fluid leak from clutch supply pipe

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,406 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 36,406 miles

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

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

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

bonnet catch slightly stiff

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 ZYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

NL08 ZYB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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