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NG08 CZA

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,454 mi
Last recorded74,454 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 CZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 74,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 74,451 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,813 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 67,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,885 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both inner sill's/floor area corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both inner sill's/floor area corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2015 56,572 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 56,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,021 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 49,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 40,336 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,242 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 35,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,265 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 CZA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CZA, 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 CZA registered?

NG08 CZA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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