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NM57 AEB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,628 mi
Last recorded121,628 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM57 AEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 121,628 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 121,720 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 109,404 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 109,404 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,648 miles

exhaust deteriorating

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded & weaking

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2021 96,593 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded & weaking

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2020 84,758 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting

n/s & o/s outer sills repaired covered with sealer

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2020 84,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2019 75,480 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,166 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and is perished advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,716 miles

Nearside Rear is perished advise replacement

both the wiper blades are spliting

Fail 23 Jun 2016 54,716 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 Rear is perished advise replacement

both the wiper blades are spliting

Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,086 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,036 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 49,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front lower arm bush is starting to seperant

offside front lower arm bush is starting to seperant

Fail 26 Nov 2012 38,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,353 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,082 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,885 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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NM57 AEB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NM57 AEB, 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 NM57 AEB registered?

NM57 AEB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is NM57 AEB safe to buy?

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