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FN08 NKE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,113 mi
Last recorded62,113 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 NKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,113 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all underbody covered in mud

Fail 11 Sep 2019 62,113 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all underbody covered in mud

Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,265 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,378 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has signs of cracking in tread area.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 45,378 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has signs of cracking in tread area.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,174 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 38,144 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Jul 2015 33,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,256 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 26,546 miles

rear n/s tyre small splits on inner wall

Pass 23 Feb 2013 23,204 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,031 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,192 miles

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

Deep cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2011 16,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Deep cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

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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FN08 NKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN08 NKE, 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 FN08 NKE registered?

FN08 NKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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