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NL08 YPJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,464 mi
Last recorded44,464 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 YPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,464 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake service advised.

Parking brake cable corroded.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper bracket broken.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 44,458 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake service advised.

Parking brake cable corroded.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper bracket broken.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 42,134 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 37,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 34,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears along floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sidewall cracked on n/s rear tyre

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 34,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall 165/60 R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s front ABS wire loose

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears along floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sidewall cracked on n/s rear tyre

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,289 miles

Front brake discs poor on inner face

Fail 6 Aug 2016 31,289 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs poor on inner face

Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,694 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 19,398 miles

2x front tyres low on tread

Pass 7 May 2013 17,015 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 17,015 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 11,165 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 4,815 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 4,571 miles

slight damage to n/s /f side wall

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 YPJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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