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NV08 MRY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,568 mi
Last recorded79,568 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 MRY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,568 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 79,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 77,027 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 77,027 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 74,529 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 74,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,830 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))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 71,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 60,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1656014 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,852 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,681 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,146 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on outer edges

both rear tyres badly perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2015 41,146 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on outer edges

both rear tyres badly perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,450 miles

N/S/F strut top mount noisy

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

small cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

squeal from n/s/r brake

Fail 22 Aug 2014 37,433 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F strut top mount noisy

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

small cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

squeal from n/s/r brake

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,058 miles

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

O/S Front Bumper/Wheel Arch Not Fully Secure

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,663 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 28,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,922 miles

nearside and offside front tyres getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left check often for wear

Fail 24 Aug 2011 21,918 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside front tyres getting low in tread depth 3-4mm of tread left check often for wear

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 MRY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NV08 MRY, 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 NV08 MRY registered?

NV08 MRY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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