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NL58 GYV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,348 mi
Last recorded52,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 GYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 52,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,312 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,118 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 42,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi , center & back box. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone (back )bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust,

mobile phone holder removed prior to mot test .

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,547 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 36,547 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' obsolete tax disc holder. (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,524 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 28,524 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,569 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,286 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,299 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 GYV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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