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NK08 NWF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,627 mi
Last recorded53,627 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 NWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 53,627 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Brake master cylinder leaking abs pump (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over underbody corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,160 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all-over corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 49,160 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all-over corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 44,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Allover corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 44,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on INNER Friction Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade has long Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UnderSill, Bodysill adjacent to Rear Axle Main Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on INNER Friction Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UnderSill, Bodysill adjacent to Rear Axle Main Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Upright (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Upright (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All Metal Power Steering Pipes Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Beam Assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 40,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 36,589 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,724 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 33,724 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 28,743 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,286 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 14,709 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 9,471 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 8,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 7,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 7,008 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 5,629 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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NK08 NWF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NK08 NWF, 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 NK08 NWF registered?

NK08 NWF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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