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NC08 MZO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,947 mi
Last recorded79,947 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 MZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 79,947 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of sill extending to rear wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight lift top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill & jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight lift top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,861 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 77,856 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,826 miles

advancing underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,606 miles

both rear inner sills and front floors corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 72,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,934 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 63,610 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,610 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,441 miles

Front arm rear bushes seperating

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,441 miles

Front arm rear bushes seperating

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2012 46,713 miles

Dent nearside rear wing/arch

Front arm rear bushes seperating

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,713 miles

Dent nearside rear wing/arch

Front arm rear bushes seperating

Fail 7 Jun 2011 33,999 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,999 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 MZO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MZO, 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 MZO registered?

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

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