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NV08 OAY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,405 mi
Last recorded66,405 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 66,405 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 59,820 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2018 59,815 miles

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))

Pass 19 May 2017 53,872 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 47,398 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 47,389 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 41,439 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 41,432 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 36,143 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 36,143 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 26,982 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 26,827 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 16,423 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 8,396 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 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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