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NK08 NZG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,958 mi
Last recorded73,958 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 NZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,958 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

both sills corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 73,958 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sills corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,238 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 73,236 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,601 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 71,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,203 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,783 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 NZG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

NK08 NZG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is NK08 NZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK08 NZG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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