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NM08 OKB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,514 mi
Last recorded85,514 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 OKB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 85,514 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s mid floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from thermostate housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s r inner boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r inner arch & o/s/r chassis corroded but these are not prescribed areas

split pin missing from o/s track rod end nut

Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front & n/s/r wheel rims slightly damaged

n/s/r inner wheel arch & o/s/r chassis corroded but these are not prescribed areas

slit pin missing from o/s track rod end nut

Fail 16 Jan 2019 80,388 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose excessively twisted n/sf hose & chaffing on leg & wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front & n/s/r wheel rims slightly damaged

n/s/r inner wheel arch & o/s/r chassis corroded but these are not prescribed areas

slit pin missing from o/s track rod end nut

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,783 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 70,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 70,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area around fuel filler neck area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area chalked (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion build up (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short beam axle/abs wire damaged? chalked (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear rear silencer mounting area corroded and holed.chalked

rear beam axle mounting area,body work corroded but not considered to excess.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,662 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,534 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,809 miles

n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,537 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,368 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

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 OKB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKB, 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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NM08 OKB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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