MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis cradle areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
most of the underside is corroded
Central Rear exhaust slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Rear exhaust slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet safety catch (8.4.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracking
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi area (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and hi level (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet safety catch (8.4.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres cracking
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NV08 OAY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 OAY, 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 OAY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2008.
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