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NX08 YTP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,161 mi
Last recorded80,161 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 YTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,161 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill sections corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Gear box ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 73,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Gear box ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,810 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,090 miles

Body work around fuel filler rusted and deteriorating

Drivers seat fold lever broken and not operational

Under body surface rust, especially around rear suspension and sills

Fail 29 Jan 2016 66,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body work around fuel filler rusted and deteriorating

Drivers seat fold lever broken and not operational

Under body surface rust, especially around rear suspension and sills

Fail 3 Feb 2015 60,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,000 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,207 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 38,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 30,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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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NX08 YTP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NX08 YTP, 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 NX08 YTP registered?

NX08 YTP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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