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AV08 NXS

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,354 mi
Last recorded41,354 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 NXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,354 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 41,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,213 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 32,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,394 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 21,012 miles

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

windscreern cracked

Fail 3 May 2013 20,992 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack in winscreen

Pass 3 May 2013 20,992 miles

crack in winscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,589 miles

slight oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 24 Mar 2012 18,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,818 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 15,818 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 Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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AV08 NXS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV08 NXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 NXS registered?

AV08 NXS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AV08 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 NXS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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