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NG08 BYO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,855 mi
Last recorded68,855 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 BYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,855 miles

Nearside Rear Wing Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Wing Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,279 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 63,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all under side of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2019 57,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all under side of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2018 54,599 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 54,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,949 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,751 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,749 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 43,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,034 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 39,034 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,063 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 33,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,212 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,947 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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NG08 BYO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NG08 BYO, 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 NG08 BYO registered?

NG08 BYO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is NG08 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG08 BYO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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