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NL08 YMJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,863 mi
Last recorded78,863 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 YMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,863 miles

Spare tyre defective tread seperating ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 78,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective tread seperating ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 70,272 miles

sills corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 70,272 miles

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

sills corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,852 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 58,362 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2015 49,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2015 49,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,529 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 45,529 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,353 miles

N/S/R TYRE SHOULDER CRACKING

Fail 29 Aug 2013 40,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

N/S/R TYRE SHOULDER CRACKING

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,030 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 36,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,788 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 26,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,224 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 YMJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

NL08 YMJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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