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NK08 PCX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,645 mi
Last recorded80,645 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 67,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tracking check advised

Fail 14 Dec 2017 67,943 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tracking check advised

Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,148 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 66,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 62,701 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,915 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 49,913 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

under body floors and chassis corrosion developing

Fail 21 Nov 2014 49,905 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 47,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,012 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 39,268 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 37,962 miles

front brake discs worn

rear number plate cracked

tailgate difficult to open due to rear end damage

Fail 30 May 2011 37,962 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

drivers door mirror cracked

front brake discs worn

rear number plate cracked

tailgate difficult to open due to rear end damage

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 PCX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX registered?

NK08 PCX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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