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NG08 OAV

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,948 mi
Last recorded65,948 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 OAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,948 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 65,948 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,157 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 50,167 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,735 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 35,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,757 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,712 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 15,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front discs corroded on inner faces

o/s/f tyre cracking

p.a.s pipes corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front discs corroded on inner faces

o/s/f tyre cracking

p.a.s pipes corroding

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 OAV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple 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 OAV, 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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NG08 OAV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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