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NC08 MYX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,130 mi
Last recorded51,130 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 MYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 51,130 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 51,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 45,707 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle buxhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 45,706 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle buxhes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 41,218 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front sub frame mounts corroded

Both rear axle bushes cracking

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak from oil filter

Fail 12 Aug 2024 41,217 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front sub frame mounts corroded

Both rear axle bushes cracking

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 17 Jun 2023 35,104 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 30,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion around both front subframe mountings

Corrosion on Nearside front inner arch chassis leg

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on vehicle underside and suspension components

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 30,403 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Not tested (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion around both front subframe mountings

Corrosion on Nearside front inner arch chassis leg

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on vehicle underside and suspension components

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 30,397 miles

corrosion on both front subframe rear mountings

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on nearside front chassis leg

Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,310 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,196 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 23 Aug 2018 30,196 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on power steering pipes

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 30,085 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 30,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,945 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,756 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,525 miles

Windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 29,071 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 29,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,466 miles

Both rear tyres perrished+ cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2011 27,969 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,969 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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NC08 MYX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MYX, 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 MYX registered?

NC08 MYX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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