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NC08 XZY

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,658 mi
Last recorded95,658 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 XZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,658 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 95,658 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,318 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 83,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 68,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,979 miles

Both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes have play in them

Both front wheel rims are bent

Both rear tyres are perishing and are in poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2014 58,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes have play in them

Both front wheel rims are bent

Both rear tyres are perishing and are in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,079 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER SECONDARY TREAD GROOVE BAND.

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 50,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER SECONDARY TREAD GROOVE BAND.

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 37,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,232 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 XZY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

NC08 XZY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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