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FY08 NZK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,253 mi
Last recorded66,253 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 NZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 66,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner,outer sills,inner rear sills,rear top shocker mounts,rear chassis,front seat mountsrear axle,mountings,front subframe,front subframe mounts,inner front arches,fuel fiiler pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2024 65,327 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,541 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 64,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 64,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outer edge and perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge and wearing low outer edge and perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Both rear outer sills corroding.

Fail 5 Feb 2022 64,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outer edge and perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge and wearing low outer edge and perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Both rear outer sills corroding.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,744 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 61,744 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,823 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 54,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 50,929 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 48,069 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers poor

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,163 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,719 miles

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,904 miles

Slight pitting to front brake disc's

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,907 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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FY08 NZK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY08 NZK, 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 FY08 NZK registered?

FY08 NZK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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