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NL08 YGE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,698 mi
Last recorded39,698 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 YGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 39,698 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 39,698 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,299 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 31,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,271 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front and both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Offside 1/4 panel corroded around petrol filler flap

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 23,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front and both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Offside 1/4 panel corroded around petrol filler flap

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 14,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2015 7,657 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

clutch very badly worn

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 3,063 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 2,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 2,295 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,392 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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NL08 YGE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL08 YGE, 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 NL08 YGE registered?

NL08 YGE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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