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NL08 YSN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

93,474 mi
Last recorded93,474 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2019 93,474 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie areas under wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on body around filler cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush mount to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete length of sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch chassie areas holed and weekend (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre of floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength length of sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

battery light on dash

corrosion floor area length n/side, and under rear wheel arch areas, chassie front and rear

eml light on dash

Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,865 miles

slight deterioration to rear bush on both front lower suspension arms

Fail 24 Sep 2018 86,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous and close to fouling tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight deterioration to rear bush on both front lower suspension arms

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,369 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,833 miles

corrosion to offside rear inner cill

spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Sep 2016 79,833 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside rear inner cill

spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,834 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,572 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 62,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,271 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 54,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,375 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,729 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 31,729 miles

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

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

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 YSN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 NL08 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

NL08 YSN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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