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NG08 KUK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,129 mi
Last recorded41,129 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 KUK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,129 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 41,129 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 43,126 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 43,117 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,655 miles

Front both tyres wearing inside shoulder

Nearside Rear fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear axle bush slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2017 37,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front both tyres wearing inside shoulder

Nearside Rear fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear axle bush slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,260 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,457 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,614 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,343 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 2,075 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 KUK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG08 KUK registered?

NG08 KUK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is NG08 KUK safe to buy?

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