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NL58 GHN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,722 mi
Last recorded83,722 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 83,722 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 83,720 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,988 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 80,986 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR/SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR/SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,499 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 78,497 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,322 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 77,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 77,304 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and Rear floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,631 miles

Nearside Inner sill welding repairs have protective coating

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside chassis leg has protective coating

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 75,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner sill welding repairs have protective coating

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside chassis leg has protective coating

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 75,527 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Centre Section (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel insecure Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bushes worn/deteriorated

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Burn hole (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 67,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall several cracked

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Burn hole (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm central tread and tyre edges worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,075 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 61,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 50,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,210 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 40,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 31,074 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 31,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,006 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,646 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 GHN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GHN, 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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NL58 GHN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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