MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s/r tail lamp lense cracked
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
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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NY08 NLN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 2008.
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