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NL08 ZZY

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,763 mi
Last recorded86,763 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ZZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 86,763 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body work has corrosion around fuel filler cap

both outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler cap starting to corrode

rear exhaust mounting loose, but exhaust secure

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,748 miles

exhaust heat shield catching exhaust

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,348 miles

Coolant leak

front windscreen cracked

o/s sill corroded

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,746 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,986 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,101 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,330 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 21,330 miles

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

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

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 ZZY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZY, 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 ZZY registered?

NL08 ZZY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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