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NV08 VNC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,382 mi
Last recorded34,382 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 34,382 miles

Body damage to n/s/f

Exhaust system suffering from corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has corrosion at fuel filler door/hatch

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (Just passed Mot) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has some corrosion at rear bumper bracket but not considered prescribed area

Underside of vehicle has some areas that are heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Aug 2019 34,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Body damage to n/s/f

Exhaust system suffering from corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has corrosion at fuel filler door/hatch

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge (Just passed Mot) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has some corrosion at rear bumper bracket but not considered prescribed area

Underside of vehicle has some areas that are heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2018 34,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,360 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front bumper cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2017 29,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front bumper cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,607 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,007 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 18,296 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,566 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 12,410 miles

gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 19 May 2011 9,794 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 VNC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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