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NL58 VBZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,960 mi
Last recorded23,960 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 23,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 23,865 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 19 Sep 2016 23,834 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,762 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf/osf/osr/inner (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 23,762 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf/osf/osr/inner (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system fouling fuel tank

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,310 miles

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 23,308 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,672 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 19,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 12,077 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 VBZ 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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

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

Is NL58 VBZ safe to buy?

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