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MF08 NCE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,615 mi
Last recorded52,615 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 NCE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 52,615 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 52,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected next to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected next to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter corrode and has slight leak (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slightly stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,009 miles

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

all four tyres are deteriorating(cracking up)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 51,009 miles

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres are deteriorating(cracking up)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,262 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 50,262 miles

Nearside Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,515 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,336 miles

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

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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MF08 NCE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF08 NCE, 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 MF08 NCE registered?

MF08 NCE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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