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NL08 ZYH

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,903 mi
Last recorded16,903 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ZYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 16,903 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,319 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 15,316 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords near side and off side (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,044 miles

both front tyres are cracked and badly split

Fail 24 Mar 2016 14,044 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracked and badly split

Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,128 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front tyres perrished

Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,456 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 8,512 miles

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)

Slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 5,815 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER SIDE

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 ZYH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL08 ZYH registered?

NL08 ZYH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is NL08 ZYH safe to buy?

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