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NC08 YBY

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,828 mi
Last recorded49,828 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 49,828 miles

corrosion round filler cap

floors rusting and floors rusting

plastic covers on floors and engine

Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,279 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

light damage and corrosion to vehicle

slight blow on exhaust from joints

Fail 15 Jun 2018 47,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

light damage and corrosion to vehicle

slight blow on exhaust from joints

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,241 miles

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,541 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,006 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,599 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,915 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 31,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc rear face heavily pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,724 miles

front brake disc rear face heavily pitted

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 YBY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

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

Is NC08 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC08 YBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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