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NU08 HLF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,191 mi
Last recorded58,191 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 HLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill seams and inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front nearside and offside chassis offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 57,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill seams and inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front nearside and offside chassis offside rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 51,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,584 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 48,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,947 miles

Exhaust back box silencer corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer body structure corroded within 30cm of driver seat belt mounting but not seriously affecting overall security

Fail 24 Oct 2019 46,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill area, within 30cm of load bearing structure (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside rear axle arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also the tyre has become out of shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box silencer corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer body structure corroded within 30cm of driver seat belt mounting but not seriously affecting overall security

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 42,904 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced next to the jacking point excessively corroded has a hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 35,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres are stepped on the inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 35,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres are stepped on the inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,567 miles

both front lower arm bushes are slightly worn

both rear tyres are slightly stepped on the inner edge

rear axle bushes are slightly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,869 miles

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

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

Rear tyres slightly lumpy on inside edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,124 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,232 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 22,232 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,442 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 12,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,450 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,847 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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NU08 HLF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NU08 HLF, 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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NU08 HLF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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