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NL08 YZK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,737 mi
Last recorded62,737 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 62,737 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,354 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 59,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills to suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,511 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 55,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,176 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 50,176 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,146 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 47,146 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,046 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 39,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,730 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,012 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,603 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 22,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,298 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 YZK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

NL08 YZK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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