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NM57 CFK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,964 mi
Last recorded55,964 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM57 CFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2024 55,964 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust broken at flexy unable to check emmisions (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 54,139 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 54,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on edge,advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 49,022 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 49,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,639 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 42,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,571 miles

Both sides front brake discs and pads are badly worn and scored and corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2017 38,571 miles

Both sides front brake discs and pads are badly worn and scored and corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,864 miles

Both sides front wishbone bush are worn

Front brake discs are worn

Fail 27 Jan 2016 34,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both sides front wishbone bush are worn

Front brake discs are worn

Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,457 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low and badly perrished

Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,809 miles

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

offside front tyre is cracked and perrished

Fail 29 Jan 2014 28,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre is cracked and perrished

Pass 26 Jan 2013 25,024 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 18,945 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,243 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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NM57 CFK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NM57 CFK, 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 NM57 CFK registered?

NM57 CFK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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