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DE58 NKT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,103 mi
Last recorded52,103 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 NKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,103 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,440 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf lower outer sill is corroded

nsf osf lower floor pan is corroded

nsr osr inner sills are corroded

osr lower outer sill is corroded

the nsf lower arm rear bush is debonded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm is badly cracking tread area and side walls 2008 dot code 165 60 14 75 h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 50,714 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,538 miles

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

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

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

front wiper wear indicators yellow and smeary.

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bonding peeling.

n/s/r tyre wall heavily perishe.

Pass 28 Dec 2013 40,307 miles

front wiper wear indicators yellow.

n/s/r tyre wall perishing.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 33,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs heavily lipped.

n/s/r tyre wall cracking.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low and wearing inner edges.

quite heavy flat spots n/s/f alloy road rim.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,384 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped.

n/s/r tyre wall cracking.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low and wearing inner edges.

quite heavy flat spots n/s/f alloy road rim.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,061 miles

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

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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DE58 NKT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE58 NKT, 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 DE58 NKT registered?

DE58 NKT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is DE58 NKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 NKT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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