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NY08 NLN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,137 mi
Last recorded70,137 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 NLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2023 70,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside and nearside centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outersill at rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside undersills and floor at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front subframe front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 70,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower outer sill holed centre and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 69,055 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 69,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 67,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section has a slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,022 miles

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

o/s/r tail lamp lense cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2018 55,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

o/s/r tail lamp lense cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,156 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 41,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,469 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,517 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,809 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,553 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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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NY08 NLN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NY08 NLN, 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 NY08 NLN registered?

NY08 NLN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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