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NV08 OYB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,553 mi
Last recorded38,553 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (strongly advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 38,552 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (strongly advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,016 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 35,016 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,239 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 32,237 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area / tread off (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 29,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,733 miles

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders

N/s front brake has slight judder

O/s front outer sill slightly corroded

Oil filter corroded

P.A.S pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 26,721 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders

N/s front brake has slight judder

O/s front outer sill slightly corroded

Oil filter corroded

P.A.S pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,070 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,243 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,550 miles

COOLANT DOWN

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,789 miles

gearbox oil leak

nearside brake disk corroded and pitted

Fail 19 Jun 2012 18,789 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,833 miles

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)

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 OYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

NV08 OYB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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