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NC08 XYM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,855 mi
Last recorded96,855 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 XYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 96,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor and corner support near rear bumper/exhaust mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded and broken but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 96,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor and corner support near rear bumper/exhaust mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded and broken but exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 88,022 miles

Rear BOTH SIDES , axle bushes have movement

Rear Number plate cracked

Slight oil leak

Underneath vehicle corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2022 87,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDES , axle bushes have movement

Rear Number plate cracked

Slight oil leak

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight movement at the upper attachment

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

Rear Number plate cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2020 80,937 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 79,040 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 77,530 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 77,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 75,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2016 73,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 May 2016 73,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 May 2015 70,259 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 59,745 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 59,745 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 48,570 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 48,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 39,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,251 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 XYM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

NC08 XYM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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