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NC08 YBO

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,310 mi
Last recorded59,310 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,310 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,472 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 50,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,640 miles

Front o/s and n/s chassis [in wheel arch] show corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge ;seriously worn inner edge [poor condition]

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no coolant on inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2019 49,640 miles

Front o/s and n/s chassis [in wheel arch] show corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge ;seriously worn inner edge [poor condition]

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no coolant on inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 45,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,880 miles

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

Offside Rear perished

Pass 18 Jul 2015 32,948 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 32,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 20,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,929 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 16,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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 YBO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

NC08 YBO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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