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EY08 NTV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,852 mi
Last recorded80,852 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 NTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2020 80,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 80,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

heavy surface rust throughout car

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,215 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 74,215 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,449 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 69,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,854 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 65,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,551 miles

n/s front lower wishbone arm bushs worn

Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,551 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14h (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s front lower wishbone arm bushs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,259 miles

minor impact damadge too n/s front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2014 34,838 miles

Front wiper rubbers slightly worn

Fail 9 Mar 2014 34,838 miles

Front wiper rubbers slightly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 19,337 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 19,337 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 6,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 3,198 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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EY08 NTV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EY08 NTV, 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 EY08 NTV registered?

EY08 NTV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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