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FA08 NUV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,886 mi
Last recorded60,886 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 NUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,826 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 60,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,325 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Sep 2017 53,325 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2016 44,107 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,739 miles

horn harsh

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2015 42,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

horn harsh

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,036 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 40,036 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,113 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,255 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FA08 NUV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FA08 NUV, 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 FA08 NUV registered?

FA08 NUV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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