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NL08 ZYN

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,653 mi
Last recorded91,653 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ZYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 91,653 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 91,653 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure coming off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner seal and outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner seal and outer (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 88,937 miles

surface corrosion front floors and seals bottom off wing +inner arches front

surface corrosion too rear inner seals and round petrol cap

Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,591 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle rear inner seals and front +round fuel cap area

Fail 3 Feb 2021 85,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor inner seal as marked up with an yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle rear inner seals and front +round fuel cap area

Pass 6 Feb 2020 83,101 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle seals and inner wing arches front

Pass 11 Feb 2019 79,826 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 79,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,213 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,213 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,925 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,310 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,626 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 19,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,123 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 ZYN is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

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

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