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NY08 OXT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,933 mi
Last recorded77,933 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 OXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

CAT Heatshield Loose

Coolant Expansion Tank Empty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight Roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

Fail 24 Aug 2018 52,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slight Roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Bushes Worn

Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,925 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW, CRACKED AND PERISHED.

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Fail 8 Sep 2017 47,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW, CRACKED AND PERISHED.

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,183 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 38,390 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,756 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,063 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 29,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear exhaust clamp

Fail 10 Aug 2011 22,139 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,139 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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NY08 OXT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

NY08 OXT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is NY08 OXT safe to buy?

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