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AO08 NMX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,002 mi
Last recorded74,002 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,002 miles

Front bumper lower under trims damaged

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor bolt missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front can seat not fold down but seat is locked in up position

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion underside components and body

mud obscuring underside

Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) not been supported (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor bolt missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front can not fold seat down but is locked in up position

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box rubber split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bumper lower trims damaged

corrosion to underside components

mud obscuring underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,946 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,440 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,220 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,046 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,349 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 30,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

discs poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,578 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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AO08 NMX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO08 NMX, 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 AO08 NMX registered?

AO08 NMX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is AO08 NMX safe to buy?

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