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NL08 ZZM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,129 mi
Last recorded67,129 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,606 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 66,603 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,781 miles

front tyres cracked on outer edges

minor corrosion on underside

offside front wishbone bush deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,865 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 64,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,522 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,536 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly mis-shapen

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 50,536 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre slightly mis-shapen

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,468 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 40,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,185 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 ZZM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

NL08 ZZM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NL08 ZZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 ZZM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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