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NK08 KAS

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,102 mi
Last recorded41,102 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 KAS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 41,102 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2025 41,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central outer sill & floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2024 32,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside corrosiion

Fail 22 Mar 2023 31,983 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All brake pipes/hoses perish and corroded

All inner wheel arch corroded

All repairs areas covered with underseal spray

All underbody and components corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 29,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 25,249 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 25,244 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Within 30 cms of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant low

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,835 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ near sub-frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 22,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ behind beam trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ behind beam trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ near sub-frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 21,064 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,288 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 19,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,396 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 16,395 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,250 miles

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

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 part of exhaust system slightly deteriortated.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 10,028 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 8,895 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 7,664 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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NK08 KAS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK08 KAS, 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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NK08 KAS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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