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NC08 NXT

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,656 mi
Last recorded72,656 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2023 72,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,081 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Corrosion throughout underside

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 71,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing behind brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,047 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 71,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing, behind shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sills/floors (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills and underside of vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 69,332 miles

Offside Rear brakes noisy when the road wheel is spun.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills and throughout underside of the vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 69,320 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 67,478 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 67,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innter arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bottom arm rear bushes spilt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 64,092 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion floor to sill offside

Fail 5 May 2017 64,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion floor to sill offside

Pass 10 May 2016 59,222 miles

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

both rear wheels buckled

Pass 14 May 2015 54,557 miles

both rear wheels buckeld

Pass 15 May 2014 49,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 46,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,194 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 36,834 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 NXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NXT, 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 NXT registered?

NC08 NXT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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