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NA08 ABF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,755 mi
Last recorded45,755 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 ABF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 45,755 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2022 43,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes heavily rusted and greased (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel filter rusted

hand brake cable outer covers heavily corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 43,889 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill excessively corroded, weakened and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Body panel slightly loose exhaust heat shield panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes heavily rusted and greased (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter rusted

hand brake cable outer covers heavily corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 40,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded and covered in grease (2.1.5 (g) (i))

heavy rusting around fuel filler area

Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,525 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and pitting on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion and pitting on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering pipes heavily rusted (2.1.5 (g) (i))

heavy rusting around fuel filler area

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body panel around fuel filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering pipe corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,910 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,863 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 34,863 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 33,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,858 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,244 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,170 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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NA08 ABF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NA08 ABF, 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 NA08 ABF registered?

NA08 ABF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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