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NG08 EFU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,788 mi
Last recorded80,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 EFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 80,788 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,535 miles

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches

o/s/r n/s/r closing panels getting rusty

rear axle bushes split

Fail 2 Jul 2020 77,535 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f inner wheel arches

o/s/r n/s/r closing panels getting rusty

rear axle bushes split

Pass 13 Jul 2019 72,296 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes split and slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,795 miles

both rear tyres split and getting low

Fail 11 Dec 2017 69,792 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres split and getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2016 59,599 miles

front tyres 3mm

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,687 miles

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

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

both rear tyres split

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,978 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,083 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,108 miles

both front tyres going out of shape

both front tyres low on tread

o/s bottom arm rear bush starting to unbond

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 EFU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

NG08 EFU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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