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NV08 KYZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,610 mi
Last recorded64,610 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 KYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2022 64,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 62,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting slightly on outer edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and worn on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective just starting to split slightly on inner edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive light dusting of oil around bottom of engine / gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 62,770 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter has a light misting of fluid (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (within 30cm of subframe mounting point) front water drain hole also corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (close to trailing arm bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (within 30cm of subframe mounting point) front water drain hole also corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (movement when under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH outer and inner sill corroded (close to trailing arm bush mounting) inner wheel arch also corroded slightly causing outer trim panel to be slightly insecure (lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting slightly on outer edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and worn on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective just starting to split slightly on inner edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive light dusting of oil around bottom of engine / gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 60,851 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 54,102 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 46,138 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,034 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 38,032 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,291 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,381 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 9,498 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 9,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 8,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,739 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 6,765 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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NV08 KYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NV08 KYZ, 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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NV08 KYZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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