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NC08 KBY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,556 mi
Last recorded52,556 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 KBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,556 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 52,556 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,950 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,320 miles

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

Inner face of front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 43,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Inner face of front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 39,241 miles

Handbrake cable outer casings corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 39,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter badly corroded

Handbrake cable outer casings corroded

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres badly perished

Fail 3 Dec 2013 33,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Slight corrosion to handbrake cable outer casings

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2013 33,851 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Fuel filter corroded

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Slight corrosion to handbrake cable outer casings

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,287 miles

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

Front brake discs worn, especially inner face.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,558 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 20,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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NC08 KBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NC08 KBY, 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 NC08 KBY registered?

NC08 KBY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is NC08 KBY safe to buy?

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