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NC08 MYL

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,847 mi
Last recorded108,847 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 MYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 108,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 107,256 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside inner & outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside has age related general corrosion to body & components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 104,965 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Floor/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Floor/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Panel behind bumper corroded where visible

Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,223 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting point / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 101,223 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))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Close to excess (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Close to excess. Bonding starting to peel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Close to excess (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Valve cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting point / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BONDING STARTING TO FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 88,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,971 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 58,487 miles

corrosion to both front and offside rear inner sills

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to nearside centre floor

Fail 13 May 2016 58,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to both front and offside rear inner sills

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to nearside centre floor

Pass 20 May 2015 56,853 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 53,421 miles

nearside handbrake cable poorly secured

Fail 9 May 2014 53,421 miles

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

nearside handbrake cable poorly secured

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,050 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,213 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,483 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 32,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MYL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MYL, 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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NC08 MYL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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