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NV57 ZSF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,006 mi
Last recorded93,006 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 ZSF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER & OUTER SILLS, FRONT & REAR CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust hangar broken system still supported

front no plate cracked

fuel tank corroded

n/s headlamp steamed up

Fail 5 Apr 2019 93,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER & OUTER SILLS, FRONT & REAR CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front exhaust hangar broken system still supported

front no plate cracked

fuel tank corroded

n/s headlamp steamed up

Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 89,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 84,247 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,492 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 66,901 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

nearside front wheel buckled

Fail 30 Jan 2015 66,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,234 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 57,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,899 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 49,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,212 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 40,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,940 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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NV57 ZSF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NV57 ZSF, 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 NV57 ZSF registered?

NV57 ZSF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is NV57 ZSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV57 ZSF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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