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BT08 NXV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,627 mi
Last recorded66,627 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 NXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,627 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers worn

Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,034 miles

Nearside door damaged

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,461 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,292 miles

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre outer sidewall worn

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,830 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking on inner & outer sidewalls

Fail 7 Mar 2017 61,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slight cracking on inner & outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,290 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 60,289 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 60,254 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,365 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 56,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,561 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,928 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,511 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2012 45,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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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BT08 NXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 BT08 NXV, 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 BT08 NXV registered?

BT08 NXV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is BT08 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 NXV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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