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NL58 FHB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,713 mi
Last recorded67,713 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 FHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,713 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Front Both strut tops noisy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pads not seen

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Fuel filler area corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 69,464 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both outer sills corroded

Front Both strut tops noisy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pads not seen

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Fuel filler area corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,024 miles

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)

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,659 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing outer edge

Off/side rear tyre cracking on shoulder

Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,099 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,429 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 32,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,950 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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NL58 FHB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 NL58 FHB, 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 NL58 FHB registered?

NL58 FHB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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