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GF08 NXS

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,553 mi
Last recorded55,553 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 NXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 55,553 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2023 53,614 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 51,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 48,000 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 48,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 45,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 42,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,307 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,872 miles

Front wipers deterioreted

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,798 miles

Nearside rear axle bush has slight play

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

Offside rear axle bush has slight play

Power steering system has slight fluid leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,491 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,311 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,257 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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GF08 NXS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GF08 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 GF08 NXS registered?

GF08 NXS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GF08 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 NXS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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