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NU08 YYF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,235 mi
Last recorded96,235 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 96,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch shocker area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under body /floor areas corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2019 86,166 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable test some brake pipes due to grease

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,374 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 74,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2016 68,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nsr tyre deteriating

osr tyre deteriating

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,719 miles

Coolant leak

nsr tyre slight deterioration on tread pattern

osr tyre slight deterioration on tread pattern

unable to test some brake pipes due to covers

Fail 17 Feb 2015 63,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

nsr tyre slight deterioration on tread pattern

osr tyre slight deterioration on tread pattern

unable to test some brake pipes due to covers

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,346 miles

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)

front number plate deteriating

nsr tyre deteriating

osr tyre deteriating

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nsr tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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NU08 YYF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NU08 YYF, 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 NU08 YYF registered?

NU08 YYF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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