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NM08 AZN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,542 mi
Last recorded86,542 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 AZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining. 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 86,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill adjacent to rear axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Suspect thermostat housing. ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining. 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 73,044 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear attachment brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc is scored

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount slightly worn

Offside Front Brake disc is scored

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2019 68,519 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc is scored

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount slightly worn

Offside Front Brake disc is scored

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,282 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 63,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:2mm and inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,263 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 58,262 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,972 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,913 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 46,912 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 42,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 36,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,983 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,014 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,972 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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NM08 AZN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NM08 AZN, 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 NM08 AZN registered?

NM08 AZN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is NM08 AZN safe to buy?

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