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ND08 ECE

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,895 mi
Last recorded82,895 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 ECE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 82,895 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 79,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,349 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,818 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight cracking to tyre tread osr

slight noise on osf wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 60,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,134 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,293 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,589 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 32,589 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,613 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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ND08 ECE 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 ND08 ECE, 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 ND08 ECE registered?

ND08 ECE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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