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NL58 FHK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,907 mi
Last recorded83,907 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 FHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 83,907 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion

slight play in both rear axle bushes

small cut in offside rear tyre not too cords

Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both inner sills slightly corroded

slight play in both rear axle bushes

small cut in offside rear tyre not too cords

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,661 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,967 miles

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

n/s rear axle bush slight play

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s rear tyre age cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2013 59,073 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,174 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 FHK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

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

Is NL58 FHK safe to buy?

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