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NC08 OAP

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,440 mi
Last recorded42,440 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 OAP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,440 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filter and fuel tank corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis legs and floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 41,283 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filter and tank corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear cracking badly

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 41,283 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filter and tank corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear cracking badly

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,351 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 39,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 36,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,409 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,636 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 15,766 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 OAP is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAP, 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 OAP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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