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NC08 MZN

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,790 mi
Last recorded75,790 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 MZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,790 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 75,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,903 miles

Coolant level was low before test

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 67,903 miles

Coolant level was low before test

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Oxygen sensor heater circuit (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,876 miles

Central Front oil filter corroded on the surface

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear boot lid stuck shut - secure

Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,876 miles

Central Front oil filter corroded on the surface

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear boot lid stuck shut - secure

Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front oil filter corroded on the surface

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear boot lid stuck shut - secure

Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,027 miles

Fuel and Oil filters corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel and Oil filters corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,356 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 47,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 44,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 40,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres small cracks in outer walls

n's'f tyre has small nick in outer tyre wall

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,950 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 37,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,194 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,939 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 MZN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

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

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