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FV08 NVE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,935 mi
Last recorded77,935 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 NVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,935 miles

osf and nsf top shock absorber mounts slightly play

Fail 27 Jan 2021 77,927 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,894 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyres wearing on edge

Fail 26 Mar 2019 61,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyres wearing on edge

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,651 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,406 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,324 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 53,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 51,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 40,725 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 25,539 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 13,875 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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FV08 NVE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FV08 NVE, 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 FV08 NVE registered?

FV08 NVE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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