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ND08 SNF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,432 mi
Last recorded117,432 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 SNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 117,432 miles

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 7 Jan 2019 117,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre wall damage

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,338 miles

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch outside prescribed area

Fail 19 Dec 2017 109,251 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,384 miles

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

under side has slight corrosion In some places

Fail 6 Jan 2017 88,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under side has slight corrosion In some places

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,004 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 79,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,320 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,570 miles

Both inner cv boots weeping slightly

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 62,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both inner cv boots weeping slightly

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,317 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,017 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 27,017 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 SNF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

ND08 SNF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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