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NC08 YDF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,196 mi
Last recorded61,196 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 61,196 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns+os inner sills corroded and holed ( x4) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system chassis leg area/union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns+os, cracked /split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked on crown (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear ns+os, handbrake cables heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,941 miles

Nearside Front power steering pipe corroded, no leaks

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns+os bushes split/perished . Movement but not excessive (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 56,862 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns+os condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front power steering pipe corroded, no leaks

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns+os bushes split/perished . Movement but not excessive (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 52,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 52,471 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axla bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 43,625 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside of lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre has damage to inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 25 May 2017 39,763 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 38,939 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,598 miles

both front tyres just legal

both rear tyres perishing borderline

Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,378 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 28,168 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 28,168 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 YDF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

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

Is NC08 YDF safe to buy?

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