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NC08 TYT

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,123 mi
Last recorded80,123 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2021 80,123 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside area around fuel cap is corroded

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

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

both rear inner sills are corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2020 72,254 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning lamp on

corroded around fuel cap

Fail 24 Apr 2020 72,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning lamp on

corroded around fuel cap

Fail 4 Feb 2020 72,222 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE UPPER SILL UNDER DOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165-60 R14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165-60 R14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Body panel (Around fuel cap) outer skin corroded - inner structure still secure

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,650 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 69,650 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,415 miles

Offside slight corrossion door step

Rear tyre treads getting low and side walls cracking slightly

Rear wiper split

brake pipes covered in grease

slight corrossion nearside rear 3/4 panel around fuel filler cap

Pass 10 Dec 2016 69,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 69,076 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 65,608 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 65,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,612 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,718 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 46,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 33,087 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,805 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 TYT 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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

NC08 TYT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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